Bullying and The School Bully
Bullying is a problem all over. Many children and teens have to deal with more than one school bully, and sometimes even friends can bully. Here you will find bullying resources for children who are being bullied and for those who bully.
These five steps will help your child trust that you can help them with their bullying problem.
Checklist of warning signs that a bully is picking on your child. If you see these bullying type signs, it is time to have a gentle but firm talk with your teen.
Characteristics of children who bully.
What should your teen's school be doing about a bullying problem? Here is a list of the steps that should be taken by your teen's school if your child is facing a bully problem.
While a bully certainly is known for their ability to overpower others physically, mental bullying can be just as damaging to a child.
Bullying is widespread in American schools, with more than 16 percent of U.S. school children saying they had been bullied by other students during the current term, according to a survey funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." Remember that old rhyme? It wasn't true when you were in school, and it isn't true now. Read more here.
Bullying is not just a normal, if unpleasant, part of growing up, according to Federal researchers. Rather, children who bully other children appear to be at risk for engaging in more serious violent behaviors, such as frequent fighting and carrying a weapon. Moreover, victims of bullying also are at risk for engaging in these kinds of violent behaviors.
If you a single parent who separated from or divorced your child's other parent due to abuse, your child may already have witnessed emotional or physical bullying in her own home and may react grievously to this kind of treatment from peers. Learn more here.
Use children's books about the experiences of children with bullies and bullying to initiate a discussion with your child about coping with bullies and not bullying others.
