Use the buddy system
Often kids who are targeted by
bullies are perceived as different
by their peers. Bullying often
happens with a group of kids
targeting a child who is alone.
Encourage your child to play
with other kids with similar
interests. A group of kids are
less likely to be targeted.
Laugh it off
It is no surprise that bullies
find enjoyment out of picking
on others because they get a
reaction. Sometimes laughing
it off or making it into a joke can
stop the bully in his tracks. This
isn’t always easy to do if your
child is not a natural at making
jokes or if they are already
upset, but in some situations, it
can turn things around quickly.
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