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Photo Source: sites.google.com Photo Source: actionministries.net ABUSE MAGAZINE 9. SPEND TIME AT SCHOOL. When a lot of parents are committed to bullying prevention, a school’s program will be more successful. Form a group of motivated parents to help you tackle the issue. Meet regularly to brainstorm ideas. Then, share your ideas with the appropriate school officials and offer to help implement the ideas. Accept opportunities to volunteer at school functions and during the day if your schedule permits. With shrinking budgets, schools have been forced to downsize. As a result, your kids may be getting less supervision on the playgrounds and during lunch. Sometimes simply having an additional adult around is enough to deter bullying. Photo Source: fioregroup.org 8. RECRUIT OTHER PARENTS. 10. ASK THE PTA/PTO TO SPONSOR A BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM. If your school has limited funds for bullying programs, approach your school’s PTA/ PTO and ask for their assistance. Or, suggest a fundraiser to build awareness. Remember, bullying is not a normal part of childhood. Bullying affects everyone. But as a parent, you have the power to do something about it. SALOON 21 means 21!!! “We can wait for your business” We at White Water proudly support preventative education for our youth! 1646 N. Meridian Rd. - Meridian, ID (208) 888-3063 2975 Lanark Street Meridian, ID 208-888-1727 YMC Inc is proud to support ABUSE Magazine in our schools! Excel Equipment Company, Inc. Quality Used Construction Equipment Sales & Service “Proud to sponsor Abuse Magazine in getting the message out to the next generation of mothers, fathers, teachers, bosses, employees, and leaders - You Are Our Future, Make It A Good One!” 208-562-0096 6700 Business Way • Boise, ID • www.excelequip.com “We at Intermountain Gas Company are proud to support our future leaders in their efforts to remain ABUSE FREE & proudly support our Community!” abusemagazine.org | Idaho Spring/Summer 2014 | 25