There was a frightening bit of information on the news a couple of nights ago..... a "gang" of 8th grade lesbians in Philadelphia attacking straight girls. Sounds silly unless it is your child - The girls felt very intimidated changing clothes for gym class or walking down the hall even.
When the parents complained they were told that while bullying isn't tolerated, the bully has to have SIX offenses before being punished...........
Teach the kid to smack someone upside the head, then the kid will still have five more offense to mete out as he/she sees fit...