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Page 1: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do
Page 2: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Agenda

• The problem of bullying• Social skills for all young people• If your child is being bullied• If your child is bullying others• What else you can do

Page 3: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

What is bullying?

It’s

with lesshurting someoneand

repeatedlypurposely

power.

Page 4: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

What’s the difference?

Bullying vs.

having a conflict

Page 5: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Bullying is EVERYONE’S problem.

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The good news:

• Teach empathy.• Boost self-esteem.• Promote respect

and nonviolence.

You can do something about it.

Page 7: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

FACT: It’s violence.FACT: It has lasting effects.FACT: It’s common.

Bullying is just part of being a kid.

Page 8: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

• academic problems• social isolation• mental health problems

Being bullied toughens children up.FACT: Being bullied can cause:

Page 9: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Being a bully has long-term consequences, too.

Bullies are at higher risk for:• academic problems• social isolation• violence and crime

Page 10: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

All bullying is physical.

FACT: Bullying can also be:

• indirect (relational)

• verbal

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For the bully, it’s all about

Page 12: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Any child can be bullied.• provocative targets• passive targets

Page 13: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

The power of bystanders

The silent majority

Page 14: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

• Bullies target “weaker” children to feel more powerful.

• Bullying has long-term consequences for everyone.

• Bullies, targets and bystanders all play a role in bullying.

Check in

Page 15: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Social skills—the foundation for preventing bullying• Make your values clear.• Walk the walk.

Page 16: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Empathy

• prevents bullying behavior• makes bullying

unacceptable

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Tips for teaching your child empathy

• Respect your child’s feelings.

• Talk about yours.

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Putting empathy into action: all people deserve respect.

• Be a role model.• Foster an open mind.• Make your expectations clear.

Page 19: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Assertiveness

• standing up for yourself

• respecting the rights of others

Page 20: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

• “I” message: I (feel this way) when (this happens). I need (this to happen).

• “You” message:YOU thief! I can’t believe YOU took my book without asking me. If YOU do it again, YOU’LL be sorry.”

Assertive-speak

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Assertive body language

• Stand tall.

• Make eye contact.

• Speak firmly.

Page 22: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Managing emotions

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Strategies for managing anger

• Recognize it.

• Calm down.

• Find healthy emotional outlets.

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Resolving conflicts…PEACEFULLY

Page 25: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Challenge media messages.• Watch together.• Set limits. • Talk about it.

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• Model empathy and respect.

• Teach assertiveness, anger management and conflict resolution skills.

Check in

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If your child is being bullied

No news isn’t always good news.

Don’t wait for your child to come to you.

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• changes in behavior• avoiding school• drop in grades• missing belongings• headaches and stomachaches

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What would you do?

• Take it seriously. • Empower

your child. • Report it.

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Page 31: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Two common responses to bullying—and why they don’t work.

• “Just ignore it.” • “Fight back!”

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Helpful advice for your child

• Stay calm.

• Be assertive.

• Get help.

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Staying calm and confident

• visualization• looking confident

• self-talk

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Defusing a bully

• Agree with the facts. • Make a joke.• Reframe it.

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Which is assertive?

“Stop it! You’re hurting my feelings!”

b. “I don’t like you calling me names. I want you to stop now.”

a.

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Safety first

• Avoid the bully until the conflict gets resolved.

• Think safety in numbers.

• Get away and get help.

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Practice makes perfect.

• Role play.

• Practice decision making.

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Boost your child’s self-esteem.

• Emphasize the positive.

• Encourage your child.

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Friendship is the best protection.

Help your child:

• overcome shyness

• improve social skills.

• join in

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Check in

• Be there for your child.• Teach assertive responses

to bullying.• Help your child build self-

esteem and make friends.

Page 41: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

If your child is bullying

Many parents feel:

• angry • defensive.

Page 42: Agenda The problem of bullying Social skills for all young people If your child is being bullied If your child is bullying others What else you can do

Be firm but loving with your child.

• Set clear limits.

• Be consistent.

• Be loving.

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Getting to the root of the problem

• Is my child getting enough supervision?

• Do family members “bully” each other?

• Is there stress at home?

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Talk to your child—and really listen.

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You can start to turn things around.

• Spend more time together.

• Model positive social skills.

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Give positive alternatives.

• Encourage healthy interests.

• Turn strength into leadership.

• Get connected to the community.

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Know when to seek help.

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• Focus on helping your child.

• Teach and reward positive behavior.

• Seek help.

Check in

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What else can I do?

• Support school efforts.

• Raise awareness.

• Support after-school programs.• Be a role model.

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Do you have any questions?Do you have any questions?

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