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If your child is being bullied, here are some things you can do to help
Guideline for parents of children who get bullied. Tips they can do to make their child fight against it. ...
Parents desire to give their children the best life possible, but unfortunately, that's not always the case. No child is safe from bullies. It's something that, at some point in their lives, every kid will face as they spend more time outside of the family home. As parents, we want to protect our children from everything bad in the world, but we can't keep them bubble-wrapped forever; however, there are ways that we can help them cope when they do face adversity.
Making Feel Confident
As an adult, if you find out your child is being bullied, the first thing you should do is provide emotional support and reassurance. Show that you care by listening to what they have to say, and remind them that coming to you was the right choice. Help them understand it has nothing to do with their character but everything related back to the bully's own issues.
Retaliating against someone is never the right thing to do
As a caring parent, your child's safety is always of utmost importance. If your child comes home with bruises from being bullied, you might tell them to fight back harder next time. However, retaliation in the form of physical violence can lead to additional problems for your child. The bully might get hurt and your kid could be blamed or seen as the troublemaker. Additionally, the violence could escalate beyond what either of them intended, and become fatal.
The Power Of Choice
With the child's trust now gained, it is time to give them agency over how they want to approach the situation. They should know that you will be with them through every step of this process. Also critical is maintaining control in their own hands; let them know that you won't jump to any decisions and that they can come to you at any time about anything.In order to help the child make a decision, you need first to help them understand what their options are. You can guide them step-by-step on how they should handle future situations so that they don't find themselves in difficult positions again. This way, you will be viewed as a helpful mentor while the kid makes an effort to better themselves.
Increase self-esteem
Bullying causes an abundance of problems, one of which includes breaking a child's self-confidence. So that your child can face their bully head on, try spending some time each day to help them regain confidence in themselves.This can be done by investing in various after-school activities that they're interested in. Another way of boosting their confidence is by helping them get into healthier friendships that make the child feel secure and loved.
Parental meddling
The next crucial step is to take charge of the situation with your child's consent, if they are old enough to understand. Go to the institute and speak with an authority figure, such as a guidance counselor or principle. You need to ensure that the environment in which your kid spends a majority of their time awake is secure- both mentally and physically. Discuss bullying with school authorities in a confidential manner to ensure that no individual students are compromised. Find out what the policies and procedures are for instances of bullying.
Warning Signs of Bullying
Many children choose not to tell adults they are being bullied for a variety of reasons. These could include fearfulness of the bully's retribution or low self-esteem. If you suspect someone you know is being bullying, it is important to look for signs. Common warning signs include kids avoiding certain activities (like taking lunch from home or riding the bus), feeling anxious, not sleeping well, not eating normally, or expressing discomfort towards school.
24.8% of children experience bullying, according to the National Crime Victimization Survey. As a parent, you play an integral role in providing a secure environment for your kid. Use the tips below to equip yourself with the tools you need to help a child who is being bullied.
