Philivay
Philivay asks:
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how do you stop bullying in your school
In Topics: Back to school, Bullying and teasing, Friendships and peer relationships
> 60 days ago

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Boys Town National Hotline
May 12, 2009
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What the Expert Says:

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.
 
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JoeBruzzese
JoeBruzzese , Teacher, Parent writes:
Big topic! The answer starts at the top with a school's administration (principal, headmaster/mistress). Without a proactive plan coming from the top, bullying often goes unnoticed and when reported, fails to gain significant attention until physical violence occurs. Unfortunately, main children are bullied online or through verbal taunts, which leave mental scars.
 
A great place to begin is by asking your school principal to outline the school's bullying policy. Check this against the state's bullying legislation. A quick google of your state's name and bullying legislation should provide you with all of the information required.
 
I have included a few links below where you can learn more about bullying in schools.
 
Joe Bruzzese

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