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bullying
Learning that your child is involved in bullying
behavior can be a tough blow to any parent
Learning that your child is involved in
bullying behavior can be a tough blow
to any parent. Before you get angry
or upset, take a breath. Social skills
develop gradually over the school
years, and for many children, this
includes learning and experimenting
with power and relationships. It’s important that you work steadily and
compassionately to get your child
back on track. There’s a lot you, as
a parent, can do to help your child
learn from the situation and become
a more productive and supportive
part of his/her peer group. Here are
10 actions you can take today to help
create better outcomes for both your
child and the kids who were bullied.
1. Have an honest and firm conversation with your child. Many children
don’t fully understand that what
they are doing is bullying and this it
is not OK. They may have seen similar behavior in adults, their peers,
or on television. Your child needs
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