Children are raised up in a different family. Different values, different views and different lifestyles. There are times that children will encounter kids that are totally different with their attitudes, and that causes friction. Even if parents try to protect their child from getting bullied, it’s still an avoidable issue.
Parents can’t completely shield their children from mean behavior, but they can take steps to ensure their child doesn’t get bullied.
Teach her to fend for herself – Resist the urge to rush in and fix things because your child will feel incapable of handling the problem on her own. Instead, encourage her to stand up for herself in a respectful manner. She can tell the bully “Stop, I don’t like what you’re doing”
Gather the facts – If the behavior continues, you may need to contact the parents of the children involved. But before you accuse, talk to everyone involved to make sure you get all sides of the story. Remain calm and avoid arguments with the other parents.
Enlist the school – If some or all of the behavior is taking place at school, and if your child hasn’t been able to stem the attacks on his own, contact the principal, guidance counselor and your child’s classroom teacher.
Fall back on friendship – Encourage positive friendships that remind your child that she’s worthy of affection.
It’s important to realize that an episode of mean behavior doesn’t indicate that a child is inherently unkind. Learn to understand the situation and don’t take it against the child.
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