Bullying
What can you do if your child is a bully?
- Try to stay calm.
- Try not to become angry and defensive.
- Ask exactly what your child has been doing.
- Ask if they have behaved like this before.
- Are friends encouraging them to bully.
- Punishing bullies does not end bullying. It is important to stress that it is the bullying behaviour that is not liked, NOT the child.
It is likely to be a shock to discover that your child has been bullying others.
Might there be a reason why your child has been acting in this way?
Has something happened in their lives, has there been a recent change or disruption? Is life difficult at home? Are you aware of whether your child has been bullied?
Children must not be labelled by the behaviour they display. Talk with your child and explain what they are doing is not acceptable and is making other children very unhappy.
Make an appointment to see your child’s teacher, the school will want to work with you in a supportive way to change your child’s behaviour.