‘Not My Child’: What to Do if Your Child Is the Bully
AmeriHealth Caritas offers tips for parents
“While it is certainly important for parents to confront signs that their children are being bullied, it is equally important for parents to respond when it appears that their child is the aggressor,” says Dr.
- Ask your child — You should ask your child what they are saying or doing, to get their specific account of the situation.
- Spend more time with your child — In addition to seeing exactly what your child is saying and doing to others, this will also help you understand why they may be targeting others, and therefore get to the root causes of the problem.
- Hold your child accountable — If your child is bullying others, you must confront it. Make sure that your response holds the child accountable but also is constructive, and teaches them why the behavior is unacceptable.
- Develop clear, consistent rules and expectations for your child — Whatever limits you place on your child, they should be unambiguous and strictly enforced.
- Build on your child’s strengths and encourage improvement on those positive traits — Holding your child accountable does not need to be entirely negative. Look at your child’s strengths and use those as a foundation for improvement.
- Model the behavior and character traits you would like to see in your child — Children, even older ones, are impressionable. Set a positive example for them. If they see you demonstrating bully-like behaviors towards others, it will be harder to keep them from doing likewise to their peers.
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References
1 Bradshaw, C.P.; Sawyer, A.L.; and O’Brennan, L.M. (2007). Bullying and peer victimization at school: Perceptual differences between students and school staff. School Psychology Review, 36(3), 361-382.
2 Stopbullying.gov — Effects of Bullying.
3 Bullying Resource Center.
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