> If memory serves right, there's a strong correlation between abusive behaviour in school children (ie. harassment of school mates) and a > history of being abused themselves. There is correlation between being abused at school and home as well. Should we always try to justify or explain abusive behavior with the remark *someone abused him or her first*? The roots of violence may be beyond primal and random defensive reactions. Luciene Borowik ------------------------------------------------------------------ To change your Lit-Ideas settings (subscribe/unsub, vacation on/off, digest on/off), visit www.andreas.com/faq-lit-ideas.html