How to Prevent Bullying as a parent?
First, we want to share with you that children who know what
bullying is can better identify it. They can talk about bullying if it
happens to them or others.
Children need to know ways to safely stand up to bullying and
how to get help. Parents have a role to play in preventing
bullying side by side with the school.
We want to share with you some strategies to support your
children:
- Help your child understands bullying.
- Talk about what bullying is and how to stand up to it
safely. - Tell your child bullying is unacceptable and make sure
your child knows how to get help. - Talk about how to stand up to ones who bully.
- Give tips, like saying “stop” directly and confidently. 6. Talk about what to do if those actions don’t work, like
walking away- talking to the teacher immediately- share
that with the social worker by scanning the QR inside your
class. - Talk about strategies for staying safe, such as staying
near adults or groups of other students. - Urge them to help children who are bullied by showing
kindness or getting help. 9. Keep the lines of communication open by Checking in
with kids often. - Listen to them. Know their friends, communicate with
the school and teachers, and understand their concerns. - Encourage your children to do what they love- Special
activities, interests, and hobbies can boost confidence,
help kids make friends, and protect them from bullying
behavior. - Model how to treat others with kindness and respect.
Keep in your mind that children learn from
adults’ actions. By treating others with
kindness and respect, adults show the
children in their lives that there is no place for
bullying. Even if it seems like they are not
paying attention, children are watching how
adults manage stress and conflict, as well as
how they treat their friends, colleagues, and
families.
