re: Working Together to Prevent Bullying

Ellena Smith — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:47:33 GMT

We parents should pay attention with our kids if they are being bullied, every time our children get home from school and ask them such as "how was the school." Parents should sue the school or school district, and then the school district will look at the possible legal bills, settle and implement a zero tolerance bullying policy. I would like to share this article by anationofmoms about a service that can protect your children. You might find it interesting: anationofmoms.com/.../protect-your-family-giveaway.html.

re: Working Together to Prevent Bullying

Is it possable to prevent bullying? — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:18:31 GMT

Is it Possible to Prevent Bullying?

by Art Gib of Not All Prisons Have Bars (7-Sep-2010)

Bullying has become a larger problem in recent years than ever before. Bullying is not only a physical issue anymore. Most children are verbally abused and the mental scars can last just as long and run just as deep as the physical ones. With social networking websites, like Facebook and Myspace, available, bullying has become even easier than ever before. Children can now be bullied over the internet, at school, or in sports teams. It is important to recognize the signs of bullying, even over the internet.

We have all seen the most recent news stories outlining extreme cases of bullying. In recent years, as well as in past decades, bullying often does not end in simple bullying. Bullying most often leads to depression, fear, and feelings of hopelessness. After the bullying has ended, the internal scars may not have healed. Studies have shown that adults who were bullied as children have lower self-esteem and higher levels of depression than those who were not. Often times, bullying can even lead to serious or fatal injuries, or even suicide. It is more important now than ever before to try and find ways to prevent bullying before it is too late. Just as in coping with ADHD, identifying and coping with bullying earlier in a child's life gives them greater opportunity to overcome it.

To avoid being bullied in the first place, one must do all they can to prevent being seen as a target. Things that a parent may find cute can be recognized as an easy target by bullies. For instance, “cute” beanies or hats may be cute for a parent, but will be an easy target for bullies to pick on. Avoid forcing your child to wear something to school that they know other children will make fun of.

Using good posture, voice and eye contact can help show confidence and detract bullies. If your child is experiencing bullying, it is important that they avoid isolated places. Often times, they can also deflect bullies with humor or by changing the subject. Reasoning with a bully is not usually an option. It often makes bullies even more upset and can do more harm than good.

In order to try to prevent bullying, first one must be able to recognize it. If your child says they are being bullied, then they most likely are. It is important to take your child seriously and alert the proper school authorities, as well as heavily monitor your children’s actions and behavior.

Although bullying may not be completely preventable, it is important that you recognize the signs of bullying before it is too late. Bullying is a serious problem and should not be taken lightly.