If you think your child may be a bully

• Teach them about respecting other people’s rights; don’t just assume your child will know this.
• Have firm rules that don’t accept mean or nasty behaviour.
• Keep a record of bullying incidents, this may help to identify whether anything in particular is causing your child stress and setting them off.
• Make sure you are positive about all of your child’s good and cooperative behaviour

If you think your child may be a victim of bullying

• Tell your child it is not their fault and explain that no one deserves mean treatment.
• Be alert when things seem to get worse, you may need to intervene.
• Explain there is no shame in just keeping out of the bully’s way.
• Build self-esteem by finding activities your child is good at.
• Always praise your child, especially for your acts of courage.

What forms does bullying take?

• Verbal – calling names, put downs
• Physical – hitting, pushing
• Psychological – spreading stories, being excluded from a group
• Threatening – demands for money or toys

Most bullying will take place in school. If the bullying becomes serious, you may need to report it to the school, most schools should have a bullying policy and should take steps to do something about your complaint.

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