How Do You Stop A School Bully?
Bullying is intimidating a weaker person to make them do something or to embarrass them. Bullying does not usually happen one time, it does repeat repeatedly. Verbal abuse, physical abuse, exclusion from others and gossip are forms of bullying. On-line bullying is writing nasty comments, posting gossip on a webblog, making threats on-line etc. Here are a few signs to look for in your child.
Asking for you to drive them to school instead of walking or riding the school bus
Your child starts bullying their brothers, sisters and cousins, etc.
Refusing to go to school
Unexplained, cuts, bruises, scrapes and bumps
Feeling to sick for school in the morning, and once school lets in they feel better
Refusing to tell you what is bothering them
Grades suddenly drop
Continually lose money or start stealing money out of your wallet or purse,
Clothing, school work, books and backpack destroyed
How to stop bullying
If your friend is bullied, step in and stop it. Tell an adult you trust what is going on. If you stand by, watch someone bullied, and do nothing, you are as guilty as the person bulling is.If you are being bullied, stand up for yourself, walk away, ignore words said and tell an adult you trust.For more information visit Warning signs of bullying.
One of a parent’s worst fears is that her child will become the victim of a school bully. Once bullied, a child often suffers from lowered self-esteem and may even fight against depression and anxiety. Here are a few ideas on how to stop a school bully. Take action. Parents who suspect that their child suffers from a school bully simply can’t wait for their child to broach the topic. In most cases, children won’t confide in an adult, as fear and embarrassment prevent them from doing so. Your child can’t handle bullying alone and requires your help, as well as the school’s, to stop a school bully proactively. Teach your child self-confidence. Children who have strong social skills are less likely to become victims of bullying. Enroll him in activities that boost his self-esteem and where children with similar interests surround him. Explain to your child that reacting and fighting back will only cause the school bully to become more aggressive. Give him alternatives to fighting. Help hi
