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Some problems associated with bullying can last until adulthood

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:55:52 +0000

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, loneliness, depression, poor body image, and low self-esteem which can lead to eating disorders. Other serious effects include poor grades, and headaches, stomach aches, and anxiety.

Many teens can experience the thoughts of suicide in very bad case. Teachers and parents must pay attention to the above signs and take actions to stop further bullying.

Teach your children that spreading rumors is a form of bullying

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:21:48 +0000

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 line between bullying and teasing. The best way to prevent your children from bullying others is through open communication. Take notes of their unusual behaviors and relationship with friends and classmates at school. Talk to your kids about school, their friends, activities often can inform you what’s going on in their lives. If you notice any form of bullying, stop it from the very start.

What girls should do if they’re being bullied in school

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:11:31 +0000

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:

Tell an adult. Many young women fear telling an adult because they don’t want to look like a snitch or seem weak. However, adults can help end the bullying. Also, it may make you feel better to tell an adult. Tell your parents, teacher, or school counselors.
Stand up for yourself. Believe it or not, this will help you gain respect from others. Practice what you might say to a bully with a friend, your mirror, or an adult. Practice saying it in a firm, confident voice. You’ll be surprised that you can even encourage others to protect themselves from bullying, too.
Tell the bully to stop. Calmly walk away. Believe in yourself and tell others how you feel and what you think. You will gain respect from others. Also, by leading the way and showing others that you can’t be bullied, you can help prevent bullying in the future. You can also encourage others to protect themselves from bullying.
Make new friends. Make many friends and get involved in activities which will keep you busy and feel positive about yourself.

Source: the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Parents’ involvement prevents bullying

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:48:42 +0000

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 need to remember that children who bully are at high risk for engaging in risky or even criminal behaviors, and it is very important in a bullying situation for the parents to act immediately.

If you notice aggressive behaviors in your children, talk to them. But be objective. You don’t want to sound too nosy or concerned. Make sure your children understand that you will not tolerate bullying. Give clear rules and instructions. Most importantly, spend more time with your child. With both parents working, many families find it hard to squeeze time to be around their children. But parents’ involvement is crucial in children’s development. Not just bullying prevention. Be aware of who your child’s friends are. Find out how they spend their free time. Build on your child’s talents and positive attributes. Enroll them in other activities such as guitar or piano lessons. Encourage him or her to get involved in social activities. Lastly, work with your child’s school and school counselors.

Source: Department of Health & Human Services

What actions to take once cyberbullying starts?

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:27:08 +0000

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 obligated to take action. Even if the cyberbullying occurs off-campus, you can still help. Remember even cyberbullying that occurs off-campus can affect how students behave and relate to each other at school.

Closely monitor the behavior of the students.
Investigate to see if those who are cyberbullied and need help from a school health professional.
Notify parents of students.
Talk with all students about the negative effects of cyberbullying.

Always get ready to contact law enforcement if the aggressive behavior is criminal.

Source: Department of Health & Human Services

Small things can hint if your child is being bullied in school

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:05:38 +0000

As more parents are concerned about bullying in school. Some wonder how they can detect and prevent bullying. Some parents have taken extreme actions to protect their children such as requesting riding the school bus with their children. However, today’s parents are busier than ever with both parents working and juggling work and home, it is difficult to notice early signs.

There are, a few warning signs. If your young child comes home with missing or damaged clothing or other belongings, ask him. Also if your child is losing stuff, books, electronics, ect. Ask the child and speak to the teacher. The most importantly, if you notice unexplained injuries, talk to your child.

Being picked on leads to being bullied

admin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:16:09 +0000

Nobody likes to be picked on, not even adults. If you or someone you know is being picked on in school or in any after school programs, tell the person who picks on you to stop. Sometimes a simple “stop it” can prevent further actions. Always stay in a group when you think you’re being bullied in school. Sit among your friends during lunch time and walk among your friends in hallways. And most importantly, tell an adult who you trust, either a teacher, a counselor, or your parents.

If you think you’re simply being picked on in school, then tell them to stop right away. But don’t panic, since it’ll just make the situation worse. Act as if you don’t care and walk away from the situation. But seek immediate help from an adult.

What to do if you think that you’re being bullied in school

admin — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:04:45 +0000

If you think that you’re being bullied in school, don’t panic. The most important thing to do is to tell. Tell your parents, or other trusted adults. Tell your teacher, counselor, and principal. Then you need to protect yourself. This is hard to do, but there are a few simple tips:

Try to avoid situations in which bullying is likely to happen. For instance, avoid areas to go where there are no teachers or many other students around. Never go into the locker or bathroom by yourself. Sit near the front of the bus. Never show people that you carry lots of money. Sit and walk with friends. Never walk the same route to where you need to do. If you have to, then walk with friends.

Verbal bullying is the most frequent form of bullying

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:26:37 +0000

Did you know that verbal bullying is the most frequent form of bullying. Even though boys are more likely to bully others according to some researchers, girls are just likely to bully either boys or girls through verbal bullying. Girls are also more likely to bully each other through social exclusion. As parents and educators, we should take note of such behaviors among children. If you notice your child or student being excluded from social activities, find out why.

It’s true that children have their groups and their small circles, but social exclusion is easy to identify as children who being bullied usually show signs of distress. Find out why and ask them if they seemed to be upset. Ask them whether they’ve been excluded in school’s social activities. Find out whether someone is verbally bullying him or her.

Source: Department of Health & Human Services

Bullying happens in out-of-school programs too

admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:42:34 +0000

Bullying not only happens in school, it also happens in out-of-school programs too. Because out-of-school time programs fill the gap for working parents, communities are concerned about how and where youth spend their free time. Professionals and volunteers in this field cover a diverse range of activities and organizations.

Because children spend some time in these facilities, parents should be aware that children and youth are also involved in bullying in out-of-school time programs. Because there is less supervision, bullying is more likely to happen. Youth-serving professionals and volunteers should be made aware of the bullying situation in these organizations.

Source: Department of Health & Human Services