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Where To Get Help If Your Child Is Being Bullied
The main thing to remember when your child is being bullied is that they need help. You are their first line of defense but not their only aid in this situation. Learn where to find other assistance for your child.
Being bullied is no laughing matter. Your child is hurting whether it is from a cyber bully or someone at their school. They need help to handle it and to recover after the incident is resolved.
Finding Help for Bullied Children
It may not be easy to discover the facts about bullying from your child. They could be ashamed of it or even hesitant to talk to you about it for fear you may not understand. First of all, if your child is being bullied, talk to them. Let them know that you understand their feelings and they are alright to feel that way.
Your understanding can arm them for what will come next. Here are some avenues to pursue to get help for your child.
The School – Go with your child to the principal to discuss the bullying problem they are having. Set up an appointment after school so your child won’t be anxious about any other students seeing them report the incident.
Join an anti-bullying campaign – Here kids can learn about bullying and that it is not their fault. They can also gain an outlet to fight back for themselves and other students faced with the terror of bullies.
Counseling – Even once the bullying has stopped, your child may have a hard time dealing with what happened. If they won’t talk to you, they need to discuss the events with someone. A psychologist or therapist can talk to your child and help the process their feelings.
Authorities – If the bullying persists or it involves cyber bullying, there are laws against it. Involving the police can help them take action to find the person responsible. If physical abuse has been taking place as a result of bullying, your child and you can decide to press charges.
Support group – Kids can learn a lot from other kids who have gone through the same experience. Talking with them can empower them and also help them heal faster from the experience.
Your church – Spiritual guidance can help your child and your family to cope with bullying. They may also offer counseling and support groups for you and your child.
Use a mediator – You can try to stop bullying at its source. Talk to the parents of the bully but use a school mediator. If you have proof, bring it to show them. The bully’s parents are also a link to stopping the abuse from continuing.
Join an anti-bullying campaign – Here kids can learn about bullying and that it is not their fault. They can also gain an outlet to fight back for themselves and other students faced with the terror of bullies.
Counseling – Even once the bullying has stopped, your child may have a hard time dealing with what happened. If they won’t talk to you, they need to discuss the events with someone. A psychologist or therapist can talk to your child and help the process their feelings.
Authorities – If the bullying persists or it involves cyber bullying, there are laws against it. Involving the police can help them take action to find the person responsible. If physical abuse has been taking place as a result of bullying, your child and you can decide to press charges.
Support group – Kids can learn a lot from other kids who have gone through the same experience. Talking with them can empower them and also help them heal faster from the experience.
Your church – Spiritual guidance can help your child and your family to cope with bullying. They may also offer counseling and support groups for you and your child.
Use a mediator – You can try to stop bullying at its source. Talk to the parents of the bully but use a school mediator. If you have proof, bring it to show them. The bully’s parents are also a link to stopping the abuse from continuing.
There is always hope in a bullying situation. Here are other ways that you can get help for your child or another who has been bullied.
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