Bullying Prevention

Bullying Prevention

Everyone has role in preventing bullying. They can

• Help the kids understand what bullying is. Help them get an idea what they can do to safely stand up to a bully.
• Talk to the kids openly and honestly. Ask them about there friends and see what they are doing and what some of their concerns are. 
• Have the kids do what they love. Have them be involved within the community like dancing or soccer. This allows the kids to be with kids of similar interests, make friends, and gain confidence.
• Talk to them about being kind to others and showing them respect. 

          Help Kids understand Bullying

If kids understand exactly what bullying is they can identify it a lot easier. They need to know who and how they can get help.

• Be able to talk to kids about bullying and seeking ways to get help from a trust adult. An adult can help if someone is being bullied or sees it happening buy giving comfort and love.
• Talk to kids about how they can stand up for themselves.
• Talk about how they can be safe. 

https://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/webisodes/index.html More videos about bullying for kids. 

                                                    Talk to kids Openly and Honestly

Kids do look up there parents and other adults for role models.Spend just minutes a day talking to your child this can make them trust you so they are able to talk to you about anything if they need to.

• What are some things that happened today?
• At lunch who do you sit with or talk to?
• Hows it like riding the bus?
• What are some things you love about yourself.

Its important to talk about bullying so they can understand it more. Kids need to be openly honest with adults. Let your kids know they are not alone. Start bullying questions such as

• Whats bullying to you?
• What kind of kids bully to you and why do you think they bully?
• What adults can you go talk to about bullying?
• Are you ever to go to school because of bullying? What can you do to change that?
• What can we as parents do to help stop bullying from happening?
• Have you or your friends ever left someone out?
• What do you do as a kid to prevent bullying? Have you ever tried to stop it?
• How do you feel about bullying?
• Have you ever tried to help someone?

Some ways kids can be involved in there kids lives

• Say hello to the bus driver.
• Go to school gatherings check the calendar often.
• Meet and talk to teachers.
• Share numbers with others like parents and teachers.

                                               Encourage kids To do What They Love

Its important that kids get involved within the community doing things they love. They can do sports, dance, volunteer, or join church groups. Kids are able to be involved and make friends. 

Talk to Them about Being Kind

Kids learn from there parents. Its important for adults to treat and respect others because kids will learn from it. Kids will watch how we manage stress and treat others.

                                                         Cyberbullying Prevention

Faculty members, parents, and community members are to use their skills to address the problem. They may notice a child's behavior changing in social situations. There are things you can do to address the issue.

• If you think a child is being cyberbullied talk to them about it privately. Ask for proof if they have it.
• Speak to a parent if you think there child maybe being cyberbullied. Speak to a school official if needed.
• Increase digital awareness to truly understand the child.
• Be a role model.
• Encourage children to be more involved within the community. 
• Develop activities to get to know one another. Activities that reflect on a child's interest. Have them develop self awareness skills.

Sources:
“How to Prevent Bullying.” StopBullying.gov, www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/index.html#Help.

saatchieric. “McGruff - Anti-Bullying Film.” YouTube, YouTube, 8 Nov. 2010, www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvhIdB_8WXE.
“Tips for Teachers.” StopBullying.gov, www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/tips-for-teachers/index.html.