What can parents do?
While most research into bullying involving children has focused on the behaviour of children and young people, it's also important to consider the contribution of adults in creating an environment where bullying can be either diminished or flourish. Adults and students share the responsibility for creating a positive climate for living and learning and a sense of community where there is concern for others and their welfare.
- Model positive actions by looking at your own beliefs, relationships and behaviours
- Talk with young people and work to keep your communication open
- Actively develop and encourage communication and assertive skills
- Teach and model that it's okay to ask for help
- Take an interest in what is happening at your child's school
- If you think your child might be bullying others, or being bullied, ask your school for help
- Talk about messages from the media such as television programs and music videos. 'Unpack' what you're watching together in a program or on the news, e.g.
Questions to consider when watching/listening to media programs- Where was the imbalance of power?
- Who were the bystanders?
- What is the impact now. ...and if behaviour had continued?
- What could they do? What are the possible consequences?
- What would be the best choice?
For more Bullying. No way! information and resources on this topic
Discussion guidelines in the Junior Chill Out area offers classroom ideas for guiding younger children to reflect on behaviours and outcomes. The list is also applicable to home use.
The overall Using stories section also includes ideas for choosing stories for discussion.
Links to other websites
Anti-bullying guide for parents and carers
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/.../bystanderbhvr.pdf
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