joselauv
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My son is bullying other children and says he is the one being bullied. What can I do to help him?
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Bullying and teasing, Discipline and behavior challenges
> 60 days ago
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Hi joselauv,
First of all, kudos to you for being so aware of your child's actions and so willing to accept what's going on. It is a tough situation for many parent to swallow, but the first step to eliminating the problem is recognizing it. And experts say that parental involvement is key to stopping the bullying cycle.
By taking steps like listening to your child, setting a good example, eliminating exposure to violent media, and being a "hands-on" parent, you can make major headway in stopping the problem.
Below, I'm inserting an article that contains other tips for parents in dealing with kids' bullying problem. Additionally, another member asked a similar question and received helpful tips from a bullying specialist and other members. I'm including a link to this parent's question below.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Alex
First of all, kudos to you for being so aware of your child's actions and so willing to accept what's going on. It is a tough situation for many parent to swallow, but the first step to eliminating the problem is recognizing it. And experts say that parental involvement is key to stopping the bullying cycle.
By taking steps like listening to your child, setting a good example, eliminating exposure to violent media, and being a "hands-on" parent, you can make major headway in stopping the problem.
Below, I'm inserting an article that contains other tips for parents in dealing with kids' bullying problem. Additionally, another member asked a similar question and received helpful tips from a bullying specialist and other members. I'm including a link to this parent's question below.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Alex
well maybe the person he is bulling used to bully him or maybe your doing something wrong to him cuz when most kids bully is because something is not going right at home or some one else is bulling him and he just wants to be cool
> 60 days ago
Revenge of those Bullied: Our Greatest Danger
The most dangerous bullies are those who have been bullied themselves. For every child that chooses to take his or her life to stop the torment, there are that many more stuffing their pain and then striking back. The violence of the vengeful is where the real danger lies.
Compared to students not bullied, those who continue to endure the trauma of being bullied show a higher rate of depression, anxiety, drugs and alcohol abuse, and school failure. Unfortunately, people bullied often internalize the putdowns and turn on themselves by kicking themselves for not being good enough. While the bully may eventually go away, the low self-esteem and internalized emotions of powerlessness and hopelessness do not. They often haunt the victim forever unless therapy has been successful. This is why we must take action now!
Please visit www.stopbullyingwithedie.com and take a stand to stop bullying now!
Edie Raether M.S., CSP
The most dangerous bullies are those who have been bullied themselves. For every child that chooses to take his or her life to stop the torment, there are that many more stuffing their pain and then striking back. The violence of the vengeful is where the real danger lies.
Compared to students not bullied, those who continue to endure the trauma of being bullied show a higher rate of depression, anxiety, drugs and alcohol abuse, and school failure. Unfortunately, people bullied often internalize the putdowns and turn on themselves by kicking themselves for not being good enough. While the bully may eventually go away, the low self-esteem and internalized emotions of powerlessness and hopelessness do not. They often haunt the victim forever unless therapy has been successful. This is why we must take action now!
Please visit www.stopbullyingwithedie.com and take a stand to stop bullying now!
Edie Raether M.S., CSP
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> 60 days ago
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