What can parents do to help?
*How to help your child if he or she has been a target of bullying
-Be understanding and supportive of your child if he or she reports bullying.
-Stay calm and inform the school of the bullying behaviors.
-Talk to your child about his or her self esteem. Build your child up and let him or her know you are there as support!
-Create a positive home environment for your child
-Seek help from other resources in your community.
*How to help your child if he or she has shown bullying behaviors
-Talk to your child about his or her behaviors. Try to see if they understand that they are showing bullying behaviors.
-Model positive behaviors. Have a positive home environment.
-Encourage your child to reflect on his or her behaviors and how it would feel if those behaviors happened towards them
-Allow your child to become engaged in extracurricular activities that he or she is interested in
-Seek help from your child's school or from other community resources