Children face different sort of problems in school and one such problem is dealing with bullies. The best method to handles bullies is by ignoring them but what if that method does not work? Parents must help children in handling such situations because being bullied is never ever a good experience and it can seriously affect self-confidence and self-esteem of the kid. The problem of bullying is almost a universal one and faced by numerous kids in schools. Times have also changed and there should be new strategies to handle such serious problems. Telling your kid all the time to ignore such problem will not work.
Parents should consult school administration in regards to such issues. The problem of bullying has been taken seriously in many schools and many educational institutions are taking strong measure to curb this menace. Some of the common steps being taken by schools are establishing anti-bullying rules and procedures, mediation between victims and bullies, stern monitoring and classroom discussion etc. Check whether, your kid’s school has implemented any such program and also offer your suggestions.
You should also focus on your kid and see what makes him vulnerable to bully attack. Make sure he has good group of friends and he stays in a group because bullies usually don’t pester a kid who is walking in a group. Encourage your child all the time to voice his objections and stand tall. No point being a silent victim all the time. Build self-confidence in the kid and he will be able to tackle any adverse situation. Teach him to look people in the eye and remain firm. Make him join a self-defense class where he will be equipped with required defense mechanism.