You're not alone in wanting bullying to stop in your child's school. Bullying has become a widespread problem in schools across America.   The first step to alleviating bullying is to talk to the school counselor and principal about the issue. It is the teachers and administration of a school that set the tone for students, so it's up to them to make other studens realize that bullying will not be tolerated.
 
If you feel like your concerns are not being addressed or taken seriously by the counselor and/or principal, take your concerns higher up in the school district by talking to the school board, or superintendent for your school or district. Make sure that you are documenting specific incidences of bullying on paper. When you meet with the school about your concerns bring written documentation of those incidences and the initial response from the counselor and principal.
 
Stay with the issue until you feel like some action has been taken. Chances are, your child is not the only one experiencing bullying. Sometimes it takes just one person to lead the path of bringing bullying to the forefront of the minds of school administration. Don't be afraid to take the lead and get help for those kids that are not being treated respectfully at school.
 
Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000