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It seems that bulling is as much, if not more, of an issue than it was when today’s parents were younger. Perhaps it is more awareness being drawn into the media spotlight, maybe kids really are just getting meaner – no matter the underlying cause it is a major problem in schools.
The underlying cause is blamed on everything from jealousy, to the vicious power struggle that schools can easily turn into. The symptoms of being bullied can last long into the child’s life, catching it (and managing to handle it) sooner can save a lot of issues down the road.
- Talk to your child if you think they are being bullied. Try to work with your child and if needed, school administrators, and find a solution.
- Let your child know that it is okay to tell on bullies to the principal, or another trusted administrator.
- Try to get your child (if the bulling isn’t to severe) into completely ignoring the bully. It may take a bit of time, but normally a bully will just give up.
If talking to a school administrator worries your child, normally you can persuade them to not use names when talking to the bullies.
It can be hard for your child to go to school and face bullies, but in dealing with the issues early things may get better.
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