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Three Strategies to Deal with Bullying

Sadly, bullying is a fairly common experience for all children at all ages.  Today’s technologically driven world has given kids an even greater burden to carry than many adults had to deal with – cyperbullying.  With the opportunity for bullying so wide spread, it’s important that parents, caregivers, and teachers know how to prevent and handle bullying.  Here are three great strategies that could help.  You can learn more about bullying at www.stopbullying.gov. This website provides a great resource as well as an interactive kids section.  



Strategy #1: Don’t be Afraid to Talk about Bullying



Too many times parents and caregivers avoid bringing up the conversation about bullying.  Its imperative children know that bullying is unacceptable.  In order to help kids understand bullying, we need to talk to them about it. We need to be confident that a child knows where to go for help if they are being bullied.  Start by teaching your children to treat others with kindness and respect. Encourage them to be who they are no matter what.  Most importantly, let them know they have someone in their corner that loves them unconditionally!  It’s never okay to retaliate. Encourage communication, not aggression.  



Strategy #2: Be sure Your Kids Know What Bullying Is



It may sound strange, but it’s important that children know what bullying is.  Some children may not realize their actions are hurting someone else, and others may not realize that the feelings they have are being instigated by the actions of another.  Be sure your children understand bullying in all its forms.  Children and teenagers need to know the boundaries of what’s comical and what’s mean and distasteful.  We recommended the ABC Family Movie “Cyberbully” to watch with older children and teenagers.  The website provided above also has short clips and videos for younger children. 



Strategy #3: Be an Example



Kids learn from your actions. If you treat others with kindness and respect, you will reinforce to your children that bullying is unacceptable. Whether you realize it or not, your kids are constantly watching your actions.  You are giving them the foundation of what’s right and wrong.  If you are walking in understanding and acceptance of others, they will too.



These are just a few strategies to deal with bullying.  We encourage you to learn more at www.stopbullying.gov.  As always, Red Door Learning Academy and Red Door Learning Montessori are dedicated to the healthy development of your child, both academically and socially. 

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