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Children don’t always know how to deal with a bully, and parents don’t always know what to say to them.Mums tend to think that walking away is the best approach, while Dad might tell junior to fight back. But neither approach is very helpful to a child who’s being picked on by a kid twice his size.
The best approach is a proactive one. Begin by contacting the school and making sure they’re aware of the problem.
Ask them to have someone monitor the playground and try to catch the bully in the act. Chances are he’s terrorising a number of children, not just your child.
Then, encourage your son or daughter to get involved in several school clubs or groups.
Bullies tend to target those who have few friends, and the more children they hang out with, the less chance they’ll have of being harassed.
From TODAY, Voices - Tuesday, 20-April-2010
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