Most parents can detect if there’s something wrong with their children’s behavior if the children are being bullied in school. What about if their child is bullying others? While parents do not want their children to be bullying victims, no one wants their child to become a bully either. It causes just as much damage [...]
Some problems associated with bullying can last until adulthood
Bullying can have lasting effects on the victims. It not only can hurt someone’s feelings, it can have other more serious effects. Some problems can even last until adulthood. Recent study has found that bullying can hurt people both emotionally and physically to someone who bullies and the victim. The lasting effects include sadness, hurt feelings, [...]
Teach your children that spreading rumors is a form of bullying
Many times children bully others without knowing that they’re bullying. Parents need to communicate with their kids about what’s considered bullying and what’s not. Spreading rumors, name-calling, excluding others, and embarrassing them are all forms of social bullying that can cause serious and lasting harm. Even adults might not be able to draw a clear [...]
If the bullying gets worse you need professional help
There are many ways you can prevent and stop bullying from the start, but there are also times that the bullying gets worse. If you’re the parent and you notice worse symptoms, you need to take actions immediately. But if you’re the victim, it’s hard to initiate asking for help. Just remember, you don’t fight [...]
Being a bully can hurt other people and yourself
Many children who bully are in need of help from the school and parents. Many children experience domestic problems at home and they might not realize that they need help. Some of them develop aggressive behaviors over time. Did you know that being a bully can also cause you serious problems? Young women who bully [...]
What girls should do if they’re being bullied in school
Anyone can be a victim of bulling. Girls are more likely to be bullied in school. If you think you’re being bullied, don’t just let it happen. You’re a good person and you don’t make anyone mad, at least not on purpose. Here are tips on what you can do if you are being bullied: [...]
A few things that parents should not do if their children are being bullied
If you suspect that your children are being bullied in school, there are things that you should not do. Not to tell your children to ignore the bullying. You need to listen and gather more information from your children. Ignoring it will simply make it more serious. And secondly, never blame your children for provoking [...]
Parents’ involvement prevents bullying
Parents’ involvement in bullying prevention is crucial. Not only in preventing their children from being bullied but also in preventing their children from becoming bullies. Although it is hard for most parents to hear about their child’s negative behavior, parents of children who bully must work closely with the school to resolve the situation. Parents [...]
What actions to take once cyberbullying starts?
Schools play an important role in fighting cyberbullying. Since children spend large portion of their days in school, school teachers and staff members should be actively involved in fighting cyberbullying. The first thing to do is to investigate reports of cyberbullying immediately. If cyberbullying occurs on-campus or through the school district’s internet system, school staffs are [...]
Noticeable symptoms of cyberbullying
There are two sides of bullying. The ones who bully and the ones who are being bullied. When it comes to cyberbullying, research has found that both sides involved in bullying are more likely to: unwilling to attend school, have poor grades, show signs of lower self-esteem, and sometimes show signs of health problems. But the [...]