Thursday, 18 September 2014

Tips For Parents For Dealing With Bullying

By Michael Saturday


No parent wants to see their kids being bullied, though in some cases the problem is that the parents aren't even aware of the problem. Communication is something that needs to be established between kids, school officials, and their parents, in order for bullying to be properly addressed. We'll be going more deeply into this and related issues regarding bullying in this article.

It's certainly good to be a good role model for your children, however there isn't any certainty that your children will not be bullied. When children see people treating each other with respect, both in and out of the home, it helps them develop a healthy sense of self esteem. You need to make sure that bullying, whether it's between siblings or you and your partner, is not going on, no matter how petty it may seem. Allowing your children to be free to express what they feel and to feel confident with themselves, while still respecting other people's rights should be encouraged.

Showing your children the value of being respectful to all people should be done when you're in public, but remember when necessary you should stand up for your rights. Bullying can happen for many different reasons, however it is less likely to happen to children who are confident with themselves. Specific areas are where bullying tends to happen, typically when an adult is absent.

You can assist your child in producing a strategy for dealing with the bullying if the problem seems to be happening in specific places like the locker room or the school playground at lunch time. Encouraging them to stay with a friend or in a group during this time could be done. Try to find a reliable adult at the school who can watch your child during times when he or she is especially vulnerable. Due to there being less opportunities available to the bully for striking, the instances of bullying will be cut, even though it doesn't necessarily mean that the entire threat is removed.

You should also know that bullying comes in many forms, not just physical violence. On top of physical abuse, most bullies will also intimidate their victims using their words, threatening them in a variety of ways.

As a parent, you have an obligation to watch for evidence of bullying, mostly because your children won't tell you if it is happening in their lives. Today, you even have to be watchful regarding your child's internet or phone activities, if he or she has these privileges. Once you figure out if your child is experiencing bullying, do your best to help them fix the situation and make them feel better.




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