The answer is yes. Sending hurtful, rude, or mean text messages to others is cyberbullying. Since children and teenagers are so involved in their digital world, a text message can spread like a wild fire. Parents need to spend time to educate themselves and their children what kind of digital behavior is acceptable, and what [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Common Sense for Parents’
Bullying is not simple conflict, it’s a serious problem
We all remember the days when conflicts among children were considered fighting or simple problem. But majority of those conflicts were in fact a form of bullying. As our society gets more complex and the tech tools become more available to children of all ages, bullying is becoming a more complex and serious problem. A [...]
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 [...]
Family Risk Factors for Bullying
A lack of warmth and involvement on the part of parents Overly permissive parenting (including a lack of limits for children’s behavior) A lack of supervision by parents Harsh, physical discipline Bullying incidences at home Source: HRSA
Support your child, inform others and take action.
If you suspect your child is being bullied, remember to support your child, inform others and take action. First, focus on your child. Be supportive and gather information about the bullying. Tell your child you are concerned about him or her and ask questions. Contact your child’s teacher and/or principal. He or she will probably [...]
Many signs that a child is being bullied
There are many signs that a child is being bullied. Some signs to look for: The child comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books or other belongings. The child has unexplained bruises, cuts or scratches. The child seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school [...]
Bullying is Not a Fact of Life
Common Sense Rules for Parents Much research on family conditions and the upbringing of children has led to this important conclusion: A lot of love and involvement from the people bringing up children, clear limits for what behavior is allowed and not allowed, as well as the use of nonviolent methods of upbringing, creates non-aggressive, [...]