What to do when your child is being bullied at school?
Have some slogans ready—and then walk away: One simple phrase like “Cut it out” or “Stop” or “I’ve had enough” or “Not funny” can be very effective when your child is being bullied. Encourage them to find a way to say something that feels right to them. They don’t need to insult the other person back or get reactive to it.
What should I do if my child’s teacher doesn’t respond to me?
If you have reached out to your child’s teacher and received a bland, disinterested, or downplayed response, do not be deterred. Continue to contact other school personnel—preferably according to a chain of command—to make sure that your voice (and more importantly, your child’s voice) is heard.
What should I do if I’m being bullied on the bus?
Use a different bathroom if a bully is nearby and don’t go to your locker if nobody else is around. Make sure you have someone with you so that you’re not alone with the bully. Buddy up with a friend on the bus, in the hallways, or at recess — wherever the bully is. Offer to do the same for a friend. Hold the anger.
How do I get my child to stop talking to me?
Try to be supportive but neutral when he’s talking. When you react too strongly to what your child is saying, he might stop talking because he’s afraid he’s going to upset you. The other side of listening is not blaming your child.
How can I help my daughter deal with bullying and abusers?
One of the hallmarks of a bullying and abusive relationship is the isolation from family and friends that exists. It is not uncommon for bullies and abusers to isolate their victims from any network of support. Help your daughter find time in her schedule for healthy friendships.
What should I do if my daughter is a victim of domestic violence?
The key is to let your daughter know that she is not alone. In addition to you, she has an entire network of people willing to help her through this situation. If your daughter is a victim of domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential assistance from trained advocates.
How can I help my child not be a target?
It’s often just a case of wrong place, wrong time, and any kind of difference or vulnerability can do it. The best way to help your child not be a target is to help them practice not reacting from fear or anger. (More on this later.) Have open conversations: Talk with your child about your own experiences.