Is Your Child a "Bully"?

Does your child's behavior make you wonder whether she is poised to become the next class bully -- or how he would react to demands made by a pushy peer? Take this quiz to see if your kid shows signs of a bully within, and test his or her ability to handle power dynamics in school and social situations. Contributed by Dr. Larry Craft. Dr. Craft, an industrial psychologist, has spent more than 20 years developing personality tests, including the Craft Personality Questionnaire and the Parenting Profile Questionnaire.

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In social situations with peers, your child:
- Tends to be the person other people go to with their problems; she is eager to help
- Is best described as "the quiet one"
- Always manages to emerge as the leader of the pack
- Is a carefree, fun-loving bundle of joy

How would you describe your child's conduct in school?
- You'll find my kid chatting the other kids up, even while the teacher is doing a lesson; my child gets in trouble for talking too much
- "Can't we all just get along?" would be my child's motto; she is the peacemaker who always avoids offending others
- My child is simply too shy to get into trouble
- If confronted or challenged, my child will argue or get worked up in defense of her beliefs

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