BULLYING - IS YOUR KID IN DANGER?
We are all seeing an increase in bullying in our schools. I am shocked at the number of incidents in ELEMENTARY schools - these are little kids and they're either being bullied or are the bullies. Whichever side they're on, it's time for parents and teachers to take a stand to help BOTH grow into confident, responsible, caring adults...and BULLYING is not the way to do this:
So, for the next while, I'm going to run articles and help on bullying. I'll include links to sites that will help you understand and deal with this social injustice. Please join the fight against bullying - a child will thank you.
Are You Being Bullied?
Hey, kids - nobody likes to be picked on. If YOU are being bullied, what can you do?
- Speak up against bullying. Say something like, “stop it.”
- Walk away. Act like you do not care, even if you really do.
- Tell an adult you trust. They may have ideas about what you can do.
- Stick together. Staying with a group might help.
Things to remember...
- You are not alone.
- It is not your fault. Nobody should be bullied!
- Talk to someone you trust.
- Do not hurt yourself.
- Do not bully back. Do not bully anyone else.
- Do not let the bully win. Keep doing what you love to do
Here are some helpful links for you and your folks to check out:
http://www.stopbullying.gov
http://www.volunteerguide.org
http://certificationmap.com/how-to-prevent-bullying-in-school-four-tips-for-teachers/