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BullyingBullying has been very much in the news recently, with the Government highlighting the need to stamp it out - but what can you do if you know or suspect that your child is being bullied? Although we often associate bullying activities with school, it is important to recognise that this can also happen on the way to and from school and in the neighbourhood. Warning signsChildren may be afraid to say they are being bullied, fearing that things will get worse if they 'grass' or ‘tell tales’. The warning signs to watch for include:
Survey resultsA recent survey by Marchants House Therapy Centre of over one hundred victims of bullying in schools found that what they said worked best included:
What didn't help:
What can you do?Encourage your child to tell you what is happening to them. Don't dismiss it with 'It'll be OK, just ignore them'. You need them to feel that you are in charge, so don't show that you are angry or upset; stay calm and show you are listening. Reassure them that the problem can be sorted out. Whether the bullying is taking place at school or not, get in touch with the child's teacher to discuss ways of raising their self esteem - being bullied can rapidly lower confidence. Find out if counselling is available through the school or if they have a peer-mentoring scheme. All schools have anti-bullying policies and should give you every support to remedy the situation for your child if the problem is at school.
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