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Bullying behaviour does not suddenly appear in tamariki. It is a learned behaviour, and it can be unlearned.
Tamariki under the age of five are learning how to get along with each other, share and understand their feelings. These skills are learnt gradually in caring and supportive environments.
Tamariki will try out different ways of behaving to see what happens. For example, they may make mean faces, grab toys, push others away, refuse to play with someone, tell lies about others, or even make threats. Although hurtful, it’s not done on purpose to repeatedly hurt a less powerful child, so is not considered bullying. Our kaiako provide a safe environment to support children in developing into caring young individuals.