Teaching kids to stop bullying

When you find out that your child has been accused of bullying other children. Or has been disciplined for picking on other children, it may be frightening and heartbreaking. The news may be upsetting. But it is imperative that action be taken as soon as possible to address the situation. If the bullying is not stopped, it may progress to more violent antisocial behavior. And it can interfere with your child’s achievement in school as well as their ability to develop and maintain friendships. Bullying can be either physical or verbal aggression.

What exactly is bullying?

Kids bully one another for a variety of reasons. Some people resort to bullying because they have low self-esteem. When you pick on someone who seems to be emotionally or physically weaker than you, it gives you the illusion that you are more important, popular, or in charge. In other instances, children engage in bullying behavior because they are just unaware that it is unacceptable to pick on children who are different in size, appearance, race, or religion.

There are situations in which bullying is an example of a pattern of conduct that is either hostile or rebellious. These children very certainly need assistance in mastering the skills necessary to control their anger and hurt, as well as any number of other powerful feelings. It’s possible that they lack the abilities necessary to work well with others. They may often learn how to better cope with their emotions, put an end to bullying behavior, and enhance their social skills via therapy.

Some children who bully others are doing so because they are modeling the conduct that they see at home. Children who are exposed to hostile and inconsiderate behavior in the home are more likely to treat others in the same manner themselves. And children who are bullied themselves learn that it is possible to exert influence. It is over other children by using bullying as a tactic.

Stop the bullying behavior

Make sure your children are aware that you will not stand for any kind of bullying, whether it occurs at home or elsewhere. Establishing guidelines on bullying and adhering to them is essential. Be sure that the punishment your kid receives is appropriate when you take away their privileges.

You may, for instance, take away your child’s right to use the phone or computer. It is for a certain amount of time if they bully other children via electronic mail, text messaging, or a social networking site. Put an end to your child’s aggressive behavior at home, whether it be with their siblings or with other people. It is important to educate students on other proper (and nonviolent) ways to respond, such as just walking away.

Teach your kid that it is unacceptable to make fun of people’s differences, such as their racial or religious background, their looks, their special needs, their gender, or their socioeconomic standing. Do your best to develop in them a feeling of empathy for individuals who are unique. Think about becoming involved with your child in a community organization. It is where they may meet and interact with children from a variety of backgrounds.

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