Many adults probably have seen and heard bullying happening around them, but they are not sure the best way to stop bullying. Here are some tips that can help you to make the best out of the situation. 1. Stop the bullying immediately. Separate the children. But don’t ask the reason yet. 2. Tell the [...]
Posts from ‘August, 2010’
School zero tolerance might have a negative impact on bullying prevention
Many schools now implemented “zero tolerance policies” for bullying. This policy is working most of the time, but it’s not the best solution in many cases. Because bullying, not just physical bullying is so common among students. It affects a large number of students. Recent surveys of elementary and middle school students indicate that approximately [...]
Protect children from repeat bullying
Mental health professionals should be aware that their job is to protect children from repeat bullying and reduce or limit the effects of bullying that have happened to these children. Sometimes it’s tempting to try to prevent future bullying by focusing on how these young people should do with their own actions. However, doing so [...]
Never encourage bullied children to work things out with the bullies
As school counselors or teachers, or parents, encouraging children who have been bullied to “work things out” with the bullies may make things worse. Particularly not without the supervision of adults or the support of peer mediators. Keep in mind, the bullied child is not at fault. Mediation-based approaches tend to imply that both parties [...]
The social environment of the school helps stopping bullying
To effectively reduce bullying, the climate of the school and other social places need to be changed. School staff and other students, not just teachers and administrators must all take actions to notice and help a child who’s being bullied. The school needs to promote the norm which is “cool” to help out. Non teaching [...]
Many children will not tell their parents that they’re being bullied
Many children will not tell their parents that they’re being bullied.The main reason is that they are embarrassed and ashamed. Sometimes they’re even frightened of the children who are bullying them. As parents, you are responsible for paying attention to what your child is saying. Its takes a lot of courage for them to tell [...]
How to work with young people who were bullied
To help a student or young person who were bullied, mental professionals such as counselors need to understand that bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength. Children who were bullied need support and encouragement to tell what has happened to them and to talk about their [...]