The other day while writing an article about how serious bullying really is I came across a wonderful site for kids and adults.
The site is called “Stop Bullying Now!” and it gives tips, information, and resources for kids who are bullied (or do the bullying), kids who witness it, and also for adults (parents, teachers, and other adults involved with kids).
What I like the most about this site is how it emphasizes the seriousness of bullying, and how to handle the situation with your kids. Since bullying is something we were dealing with at school before we went on summer vacation, I found that section extremely helpful.
There are some good notes on how to push the school to get it stopped, but unfortunately our school isn’t taking it so seriously and I felt like we were in an uphill battle. I’ve been told over and over again the bully that’s been picking on my child “does it to everyone”, and they don’t really see it as a problem. I disagree, since I believe it was one the main causes for my son’s recent diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder, who already had mild behavior problems.
Anyway, I do recommend checking out this site if you are a parent, even if you don’t think your child is dealing with a bully. It’s a very serious issue that can lead to long term problems later in life, so it’s best to catch it as early as possible.
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