Bullying comes in several forms; when you have no information about them, you can easily mistake them to be a norm.
These include
The first step in dealing with a child who has undergone bullying is to let them know you appreciate their effort to come out and speak.
Let them no feeling guilty about it.
Secondly, deal with the emotional drain they might have undergone in the process. You can use a counselor when you feel it’s beyond you. Lastly, always reassure them that all is well and follow up to get progress whether the vice is going on or not.
How to stop a kid from being a bully
Condone the act
The act might be in a child’s mind for a long time and could be deeply rooted. Therefore, you need to condone the behaviors in the strongest terms possible. Let them know the consequences when the act doesn’t stop immediately.
Educate children to treat others with respect
When children never understand different races, religious backgrounds, tribes, special needs, appearance, and gender, they tend to devalue them, leading to bullying.
Instill in a child’s mind that everyone is equal and special in their unique way. And they need respect.
Get the details of a child’s behavior acquired bullying comes from the company the child keeps. Always ensure your child is the right company to learn the right things.
Encourage positive behavior
Speak against lousy behavior and applaud the proper behavior. Take notice of the little achievements they make. It boosts their self-esteem and confidence level so as not to project through bullying.
A child may never know if an act is acceptable or not unless you educate them against such traits. Always talk about bullying, its effects, and forms of bullying to identify it rather than normalize it. It wakes them up and notices that it isn't the right thing. This should start from a young age.
Once you identify a child, involve the parents to have an open discussion to get the root cause and solve t from both ends. When it's left to the teachers, they may change their tactics and do it at home, where there may be minimal monitoring.
Always allow your child to express themselves and open up in case they fall, victim. This also applies to sex education such that they can always report when defiled or bullying for quick action before it takes a toll on their emotional well-being.
How is the social connection in the school environment or at home? Is there anything that a child feels isn't done right, but you have blatantly ignored as a school administrator a parent. Such things push a child to regress or revenge on fellow children in the form of abuse.
Everyone is responsible for a child's role in stopping and identifying bullying cases for quick action.
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