Cyber Bullying & School Bullying » Stop Bullying

The consequences of bullying are serious

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:37:11 +0000

Bullying can have a lasting negative impact on a child’s life. The immediate consequence can be stress. The bullied child may feel so stressed that it can interfere his engagement in school. Many researches have shown that bullied children are more likely to experience depression later on. Many of them feel lonely and anxious. Some may have low self-esteem, and even think about suicide.

If you notice changes of learning patterns and behaviors of your students, take note and pay attention whether the child is being bullied in the classroom or outside of the classroom.

Source: Department of Health & Human Services

Don’t show too much support to the bullied children in public

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:34:46 +0000

On the contrary to what most people would do, it’s actually a bad idea to show too much support to the bullied children in public.

Don’t do further damage by lending too much support in public. Children are concerned about what their peer group sees and knows. It may be more helpful to lend your supportive words and gestures in private. If you see bullying happening, stop it right away.

Tell the bullies what they’re doing and it’s wrong. But don’t show excessive support to the bullied children in front of the bullies and other children. You can, arrange a private meeting with the children later on. You can let them know why you do that.

Source: Department of Health & Human Services

What do adults do to if they hear or see bullying?

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:55:08 +0000

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 bullies that their behavior was bullying and let them know it is against school rules.

3. Make the bullied child feel supported and safe.Talk to him or her in private later on.

4. Never encourage the children to sort things out. Bullying is not a conflict.

If you see bullying happening , take action and let other adults such as teachers and counselors know.

School zero tolerance might have a negative impact on bullying prevention

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:48:00 +0000

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 one in five students admit to bullying their peers periodically, not limited to physical bullying. So this policy can affect many students. Because of that, many other students and adults may feel discourage to report bullying that they see.

Children who bully usually need help and bullying is a warning sign. They could develop other problems if left alone. These children are in need of positive role models including adults and students in their school. While it’s a good idea to have “zero tolerance policy” in some case, implementing it in most schools might just bring negative impact on the society.

Source: www.ask.hrsa.gov

Protect children from repeat bullying

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:12:48 +0000

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 can sometimes backfire because we risk confirming their belief that the bullying was their own fault.

Source: www.ask.hrsa.gov

Never encourage bullied children to work things out with the bullies

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:54:20 +0000

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 are partly to blame. We risk further victimization or control of the target. Never ask children to work things out on their own. Bullying is not a simple conflicts between children. Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength. And most often it is repeated over and over.

Source: www.ask.hrsa.gov

The social environment of the school helps stopping bullying

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:42:19 +0000

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 staff such as bus drivers, nurses, school resource officers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and school librarians, all parents should become aware of the importance of setting the norm.

Source: www.ask.hrsa.gov

Many children will not tell their parents that they’re being bullied

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:25:20 +0000

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 you. If you notice anything that’s bothering your child, remember that bullying can have serious consequences. Children who are bullied are more likely than other children to feel lonely, depressed and anxious. Some of them have low self-esteem and often feel sick and absent from school. Pay attention to these signs.

Source: www.ask.hrsa.gov

How to work with young people who were bullied

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:13:50 +0000

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 feelings. They also need protection from future bullying.

By establishing a strong, positive relationships with adults and peers, bullied children can fee where they belong and stop blaming themselves for the bullying. In extreme cases, bullied children need support with post traumatic stress symptoms, even after the bullying has been stopped.

Source: www.ask.hrsa.gov

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Children with disabilities and special needs are bullied

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:35:40 +0000

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 diabetes, and children who stutter.

Parents, teachers, and counselors should work together to prevent bullying from happening to the special needs children. All parties should be made aware that bullying behavior may cross the line to become “disability harassment to these children. Bullying can happen not just in classrooms, it can happen on the bus, in the cafeteria, in hallways, and on the playground.

Source: www.ask.hrsa.gov