How to Stop Bullying Campaigns
Improve a child's life by ending hurtful teasing and threats known as bullying campaigns. Bullying causes stress and anxiety for the recipient. The Family and Work Institute reports one-third of youth are bullied at least once a month. Six out of 10 American teens witness bullying at least once a day, according to the National Crime Prevention Initiative. Witnessing bullying can be harmful, too, as witnesses feel helpless and sometimes worry that they will be the next targets. Learn about how bullies operate and why they bully, and effectively stop bullying campaigns.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Have open conversations with your child on a regular basis. Ask your child regularly if he is being bullied.
-
2
Talk with your child about the bullying that is taking place. Begin with the history behind the situation. such as an embarrassing situation that may have been witnessed, any instigation that may have taken place or rumors that may be circulating.
-
-
3
Bullying can be frightening; assure your teen that you will keep her safe. Listen to your child and assure her that you trust her and that you will keep her safe.
-
4
Check phone messages and social networking sites for evidence of cyberbullying. Save all communication with the bully including cell phone calls or messages, cyber-bully talk, or handwritten notes. Keep a diary or timeline of the incidents.
-
5
Explain to your child the importance of diffusing the situation and ignoring bullies. Bullies bully to gain power. By ignoring the bully and reporting to a trusted adult immediately, he receives no extra attention and control is taken away from him.
-
6
Talk with a school counselor, law enforcement officer or other administrator at your child's school, daycare, or recreation program even if bullying is minor and no physical contact has been made.
-
7
Confirm that the bully has been addressed, reprimanded and her parents have been involved if necessary.
-
8
Talk to your child often about how things are going in school. Follow up with your child on a regular basis to be sure the incidents have stopped. Communicate your findings with administrators so they understand your ongoing commitment to the situation.
-
9
Request a written response to any inquiries and a list of actions that will be taken to stop the bullying and ensure your child's safety.
-
10
Teach your children how to resolve conflicts without fighting so they learn the value of peaceful conflict resolution and do not become bullies themselves.
-
11
Help spread the message to stop bullying. Support bullying prevention programs in your child's school or organization. The strong presence of an anti-bullying campaign helps stop bullying campaigns from ever starting.
-
12
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Provide ongoing opportunities for children to talk about bullying at dinner, on a night out together or when spending time together at home.
Never send your child to school if he is in danger.
References
- Photo Credit fighting girls image by Vasiliy Koval from Fotolia.com father and son walking image by .shock from Fotolia.com moody teen image by pixelcarpenter from Fotolia.com phone teen girl image by TA Craft Photography from Fotolia.com mother and daughter conversation image by Allen Penton from Fotolia.com Close up children's hands with toy automobiles image by YURY MARYUNIN from Fotolia.com stop image by petar Ishmeriev from Fotolia.com
