What Can a Parent Do If His or Her Child is Being Bullied?

• Ask your child directly if he/she is being bullied. Children are often too
  embarrassed or ashamed to tell their parents.
• Teach your child to tell the bully to “stop,” and then to walk away. Teach
  your child to not get angry or upset. Bullies love to get a reaction. If a child does
  not react, the bully might get bored and leave your child alone.
• Teach your child to be assertive rather than aggressive. Bullies are less likely
  to intimidate children who appear confident.
• Encourage your child to always tell a trusted adult if he/she is being
  bullied.
• Raise the issue with your child’s school. Ask the school what is being done on campus to prevent bullying.

What Can I Do if My Child is the Bully?

• Stay calm, but take the problem seriously! Ask your child why he/she is acting this way.
• Explain that bullying is wrong. Ask how your child would feel if someone was bullying him/her.
• Make it clear that you will not tolerate this kind of behavior. Arrange for effective, non-violent consequences if the behavior does not cease.
• Praise your child when he/she plays cooperatively or displays non-violent and responsible behavior.

REMEMBER:
No One Deserves To Be Bullied!