school problems: Ten Actions ALL Parents Can Take to Help Eliminate Bullying Part 2 of 2
- 10/07/10 06:10 AM
6. Help your child's school address bullying effectively. Whether your children have been bullied or not, you should know what their school is doing to address bullying. Research shows that "zero-tolerance" policies aren't effective. What works better are ongoing educational programs that help create a healthy social climate in the school. This means teaching kids at every grade level how to be inclusive leaders and how to be empathic towards others and teaching victims effective resistance techniques. If your school does not have effective bullying strategies and policies in place, talk to the principal and advocate for change.
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school problems: Ten Actions ALL Parents Can Take to Help Eliminate Bullying Part 1 of 2
- 10/05/10 03:53 AM
The latest research shows that more than half of all children are, at least on occasion, directly involved in bullying as a perpetrator, victim, or both. And many of those who are not directly involved witness others being bullied on a regular basis. No child is immune - kids of every race, gender, grade and socio-economic sector are impacted. But it doesn't have to be this way. As parents we have the power to help reduce bullying. Here are Education.com's top ten actions you can take to help address bullying: 1. Talk with and listen to your kids - everyday.Research shows … (1 comments)
school problems: What is Bullying?
- 09/30/10 01:20 AM
· Bullying is an intentional act. The child who bullies wants to harm the victim; it is no accident. · Bullying involves repeated occurrences. Bullying is not generally considered a random act nor a single incident. Rather, a child is repeatedly picked on by another child or is the target of harassment from a whole group of children. It is the repeated nature of bullying that causes anxiety and apprehension in victims, such that the anticipation of bullying becomes as problematic as the bullying itself. · Bullying is characterized by a power difference; an unfair fight where the child who bullies … (3 comments)
Playground disputes and disappointing grades - and learning to deal with them - are important parts of growing up. Before you intervene on your child's behalf, think about what response is appropriate for his maturity level and developmental stage. Talking with young children: Younger children, especially those in kindergarten through third grade, will need help thinking about how to respond to problems at school. You can help your child learn problem-solving skills by talking about potential responses and what results they may bring. Help your child decide the best … (1 comments)
What should you do when your daughter announces that she hates school or when your son says he can't stand the kids in his class? Even for children prone to melodrama, these kinds of statements may signal that a child is having academic or social problems at school. It's important to get to the root of the problem, Steinberg says, and that will take patience and understanding. When your daughter says, "I hate school," it could mean she is bored in class, doesn't understand new material, is being pushed too hard, or doesn't … (0 comments)
6. Help your child's school address bullying effectively.
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