What Can Parents/Guardians Do If Your Child is Bullied at School
Take a breath, relax - it’s important that you approach the situation
with an open mind 
Ask questions, gain information from your child, listen to and 
support your child
Begin communication with the school - talk to your child’s teacher
Take action - be your child's advocate
Offer your child strategies to deal with the person doing the bullying
Continue communication with your child’s school – talk with the 
school counselor and principal 
Seek professional assistance, if necessary

What DOESN’T Work
Encouraging your child to fight back
Blaming the school/teacher
Encouraging your child to ignore it
Approaching the child who is bullying 

If Your Child Bullies Others at School Communicate directly to your child: I know you have been involved in bullying  Bullying is a serious behavior that is hurtful to others Additional bullying behavior will not be tolerated I am working with your school to monitor your future behavior and/or activities Impose sanctions at home for bullying  Do not accept excuses for bullying behaviors (Example: “I was just joking”) Maintain open communication with school staff Monitor your child’s activities and peer group Help your child develop positive behavior patterns Seek professional assistance, if necessary

Blaming the victim Ignoring the problem Protecting your child from consequences Denial

Always look for warning signs that may tell you if your child is being bullied or bullying someone else.
Download: WarningSigns.pdf
 

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