Bullying: Help Your Child Stop Bullies in Schools with These Anti-bullying TechniquesAnit-Bullying Advice for KidsUnfortunately bullying is something that many children endure during their schooling years. Bullying hurts children. It can be very damaging and can destroy children’s self-esteem and feelings of self worth. Bullies often have a lack of empathy for others.Today many schools have anti-bullying programs in place to make students aware of this issue and that is unacceptable. They also advise students what to do if they are being bullied. Nowadays, with the advances in technology there are more and more ways to hurt others -this is known as cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying
is particularly hurtful as it is easy to spread malicious messages to many people at the same time or humiliate, not only the people in the playground as in the past but to a whole community with one click of the keyboard. Check out these
cyberbullying books
for more information. 
Firstly, let's look at what this issue actually is. What is the definition of bullying? It is a behaviour that is learned. It is when a child or group of children intentionally hurts or controls another child. A key issue here is power. The child who is hurting others is trying to exert power over the other child, the victim. Children have
conflict
while playing and interacting and this is normal. They need to learn to manage conflict and adapt and get along with others are part of developing their
emotional intelligence.
On the other hand when it is an act of control and power and the intention to hurt another person, it becomes unacceptable. If you find out your child is being bullied at school what can you do? Make sure you child knows the difference between being bullied and having a
conflict with another person. Antibullying Tips and Techniques to Stop Bullying1. First, make sure your child knows this is not his/her fault.2. Encourage your child to share with you each day what is happening to them. 3. Explain the things a this person says are not true and that bullies are usually low in self esteem. 4. Make an appointment with the teacher and explain clearly what has happened and create an action plan for future events. 5. Tell your child to ask an adult for help if they are approached by the bully. 6. Explain to your child that the other child is looking for a reaction so to try and not react at all, simply walk away. 7. If the other child follows, ask your child to say STOP IT, Do NOT DO THAT or other such phrases in a loud voice. 8. Continue to keep in touch with the school and keep lines of communication open. The school may bring the parentsof the other child in for a joint meeting. 9. Remind you child not to fight back. Stay safe and try to stay away from the other child. 10. Remind your child you are always there to help them and that you are proud they came to you with this problem. Bullying can cause a lot of stress for your child. Managing stress is a very important part of managing a bullying situation. 
Encourage your child's school to develop a good
character education program
that can teach children about bullies and other issues. Children often shut down and don't want to discuss this issue as their self-esteem may be affected. It is important to keep the dialog open and promote
active listening
and to continue to find ways for kids to release and
express their emotions.
Developing
emotional intelligence
takes time, by working on the skills each day your child will become stronger and more able to deal with a various situations. Have A Great Story About This Topic?Do you have a great story about this? Share it! More information on EQ and Education found here
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Did you know that most bullying will stop within 10 seconds if anyone intervenes. Teach your child to help stop bullying by calling an adult if they see a child being bullied. Explain that they should not join in. Developing empathy in your child will help.
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