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