A lack of warmth and involvement on the part of parents Overly permissive parenting (including a lack of limits for children’s behavior) A lack of supervision by parents Harsh, physical discipline Bullying incidences at home Source: HRSA
Posts from ‘January, 2010’
Bullying and Other Violent and/or Antisocial Behaviors
Research shows that bullying can be a sign of other serious antisocial and/or violent behavior. Children who frequently bully their peers are more likely than others to: Get into frequent fights Be injured in a fight Vandalize or steal property Drink alcohol Smoke Be truant from school Drop out of school Carry a weapon Source: [...]
Common Characteristics of Children Who Bully
Impulsive, hot-headed, dominant Easily frustrated Lack empathy Have difficulty following rules View violence in a positive way Boys who bully tend to be physically stronger than other children. There is no single cause of bullying among children. A host of different factors can place a child at risk for bullying his or her peers. However, [...]
What works in bullying prevention?
There are many school-based bullying prevention programs. Although they vary in size and scope, the most promising programs incorporate the following characteristics: focus on creating a school-wide environment, or climate that discourages bullying, Surveys of students to assess the nature and extent of bullying behavior and attitudes toward bullying, Training to prepare staff to recognize [...]
Support your child, inform others and take action.
If you suspect your child is being bullied, remember to support your child, inform others and take action. First, focus on your child. Be supportive and gather information about the bullying. Tell your child you are concerned about him or her and ask questions. Contact your child’s teacher and/or principal. He or she will probably [...]
Many signs that a child is being bullied
There are many signs that a child is being bullied. Some signs to look for: The child comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books or other belongings. The child has unexplained bruises, cuts or scratches. The child seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school [...]
What Is The Definition of Bullying?
Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional, repeated over time, and involves an imbalance of power or strength. A child who is being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself. Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Bullying prevention and intervention team
A bullying prevention and intervention coordinating team might include: an administrator a teacher from each grade a member of the non-teaching staff a school counselor or other school-based mental health professional a parent The team should meet regularly to review findings from the school’s survey; plan specific bullying prevention activities; motivate staff, students, and parents; [...]
Parents: Bullying Prevention & Intervention
A review of bullying prevention programs and feedback from educators in the field led us to suggest 10 strategies that represent “best practice” in bullying prevention and intervention. Focus on the social environment of the school. In order to reduce bullying, it is important to change the social climate of the school and the social [...]
Bullying is Not a Fact of Life
Common Sense Rules for Parents Much research on family conditions and the upbringing of children has led to this important conclusion: A lot of love and involvement from the people bringing up children, clear limits for what behavior is allowed and not allowed, as well as the use of nonviolent methods of upbringing, creates non-aggressive, [...]