Punishment for the BULLY

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I do agree with the bully's punishment. The punishment was beneficial as it helped the bully turn away from bullying and was even friends with the victims. A punishment for bullies I think should be determined separately considering the circumstances of the case.
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I loved the way the author dealt with the punishment for the bullies. I was an administrative assistant to an Elementary Principal for seven years, and I appreciated the way my principal would talk to all of the parties involved in a situation and come to an appropriate punishment for offenses. I also liked how the book taught empathy, forgiveness, and redemption. “We all make mistakes, but how we deal with them is what matters most.”
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Students who engage in certain acts associated with bullying may be suspended or expelled from a school or district, as well as face civil fines and criminal penalties, including jail time, depending on the specific violation.
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I think gor kids the punishment for bullying in the story was just fine . In cases with severe effect on the victim I think a more strict punishment would have been better.
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I believe the punishment was appropriate considering the ages of the children involved. While Justin's actions were harmful, he didn't physically hurt Mary Grace, Donny, or her friend.
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Research has shown that overly severe punishments can indeed lead to a rebound effect, where the bully becomes more aggressive and vengeful.
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