Don't fight your child's bullying with revenge

Unfortunately, bullying is a scourge that exists in many schools and that many parents have to be attentive to know if their children suffer it or not ... or cause it or not. Parents of victims and bullies alike should know that bullying is not for children. It is the role of the whole of society to remedy this social problem on a large scale.

In other words, when victims are told of revenge they suggest that your child intimidates the aggressor and this is not good advice. This tip can include anything from publicly embarrassing the online stalker to spreading rumors. Some may even post on social media or have a friend threaten or intimidate the online stalker. While these tips may stop a bully from targeting your child, they also make them a bully ... You must ask yourself if you really want your child to lower his standards to the level of the bully.

Instead of encouraging your child to become a bully, help him learn how to combat bullying in a healthier way. Children often take their experience of bullying and turn it into something positive. For example, some children will start a support group for other bullied children. O well, They could spearhead a bullying prevention campaign at school.

An example of taking advantage of bad times ...

An example of a student who did just that is Caitlin Haacke, who created 'Positive Post-It Day' at her school. After being bullied and bullied by her peers, instead of wallowing in the pain she felt, she went to school and put post-it notes with positive and encouraging comments in everyone's locker.

From this single act, a whole movement was born. Most importantly, it allowed her to find purpose in the bullying she experienced. He was no longer a victim, but he was using what he experienced to help other people.

Beware of talking it face to face

Some schools still think it is a good idea to put the bully and the victim in the same room. But mediation never works because of the power imbalance that exists between the two. One of the three main components of bullying is that the perpetrator has more power than the target. Attempting to mediate or speak up will only leave the victim more victimized.

Often times, victims of bullying are too scared to talk about what is really going on. Additionally, bullies use intimidation during mediation to silence the victim. Getting to the truth of what happened will never appear in these scenarios and are best avoided. If your child's school wants this medication, do not allow your child to participate.

It is best to suggest speaking separately with the victim, the stalker, and the bystanders. So you. Son will be able to explain well what happened without fear. Also, be sure to take steps to protect your child's privacy and safety. The fear of retaliation is real.