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Bullying
What can you do to help your children protect themselves from bullies?
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Encourage your children to tell you, a teacher, a counselor, or another adult when they are having trouble.
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Look for signs such as: fear of going to school, lack of friends, missing belongings, torn clothing, increased anxiety, or increased fearfulness.
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Encourage your child to report incidents of bullying.
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Try to arrange positive social groups and social interactions.
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Discuss the following defensive strategies with you children:
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Self-affirmation.
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Self-assertion.
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Humor.
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Ask for help.
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Ask the school or parent organizations to sponsor safety & conflict resolution workshops as well as peer mediation programs.
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Let your school know your safety worries. Talk with your child's teacher or school counselor.
What can you do if your child is aggressive or bullies others?
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Discuss the negative impact bullying has on its victims.
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Discuss an effective, non-violent, consequence with your child.
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Increase your supervision of your child's activities and friends.
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Praise the efforts your child makes towards non-violent and responsible behavior.
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Make sure your child is not seeing violence among their family members or friends.
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Be aware of your tone and message toward your child. Be firm and clear but avoid undue criticism.
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Seek help from a teacher, school counselor, or school psychologist if you would like help in working with your child.