[James]

Measures to give teachers a legal right to discipline pupils, enforce parent's responsibility for their children's behaviour, and help young people counter bullying, will continue, says Minister Jacqui Smith.

With the second annual Anti-Bullying Week starting today, the Schools Minister reaffirmed the Government's White Paper commitment.

Smith said: "Bullying should never be tolerated in our schools, no matter what its motivation. Children must know what is right and what is wrong, and that there will be consequences for crossing the line..........

............Meanwhile, a Big Brother winner and a talkshow queen are taking on the school bullies as councils across the country join in the fight against bullying.

Reality TV star Anthony Hutton and chatshow host Trisha Goddard are both backing council-organised events during Anti Bullying Week.

Pupils and teachers will also be taking part in roadshows, drama groups and conferences to tackle bullying behaviour, including text message bullying and 'happy slapping'.

http://www.24dash.com/content/news/v...=7&newsID=1350

[Sunny_01]

Good for Anthony

[lily.]

Yeah, that is a good thing. Seems bullying has reached new levels lately. Scissors/Knives etc. I remember being bullied at school, but fists and feet were the weapons of choice in the 80s. I fear for today's kids. I really do.

[Ruth]

Yes, it's very worrying. What with kids getting broken jaws, and being stabbed with scissors etc. I've always hated bullying, but it really seems to have reached very dangerous levels lately.

[CharlotteSometimes]

Hmmm ... Anthony who played quite a big part in the bullying of Science during BB6 ... supporting an anti-bullying campaign.