It’s true that schools have their primary goal of educating children. Bullying is just one of the issues that the school administrators face. Often, school administrators and their staff adopt a short-term, piecemeal approach to bullying prevention. By introducing some lessons and assembly, schools try to prevent and solve the issues simply. But bullying is [...]
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How do parents ask their child about being bullied in school
As parents, if you notice some unusual behaviors your child has, please take note. It could be a sign of being bullied in school. If your child appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem or even has low appetite, pay attention to him. You can learn more about the warning signs here. Once you confirm [...]
What do adults do to if they hear or see bullying?
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Children with disabilities and special needs are bullied
Children with disabilities and special needs are at higher risk being bullied by peers. Some research has been done and found out that there is a growing number of bullying cases. The special needs children who are being bullied include children who have learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), obese children, children who have [...]
Can youth help others who are being bullied?
Bullying can happen anywhere to anyone. It can happen in school or after school environment. If a child hurts or scares another child on purpose, it’s bullying. If the bullied person has hard time defending himself, and you see it and want to help. Can you help? Bullying isn’t always easy to notice because it [...]
Teach your children what to do if they’re being bullied
First, you should explain to your children what bullying is. “Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose”. Tell them that bullying usually happens more than one time. Show your children that sometimes bullying is easily noticeable but sometimes it isn’t. Both boys and girls can bully and can be bullied. Teach [...]
How do parents work with schools to fight bullying?
If parents notice their children being bullied in school, or if their children tell them, they should notify the school immediately and work with the school. You should keep a written record of each incident and write down as much details as possible including where, when, and where. Speak with your children’s teacher right away. [...]
Parents can help your child become more resilient to bullying
There are many things that parents can do to help their children become more resilient to bullying. Enroll your children in music lessons, develop talents. Facilitate athletics and art activities. Help the child become more confident among his peers. Provide environment where your children can make friends with friendly students and meet friends outside of [...]