What To Do When Being Bullied

Do not be afraid to seek help from authorities! The victim should report to either parents,teachers/school administration, or the police. The problem will only get worse if the victim does not take action!

The best way to prevent bullying is to establish a steady policy and program within the given school system. The program needs to be geared towards educating children on what bullying is and how to avoid being bully and how not to fall victim of bullying. This should be a zero policy on bullying, no excuses. If the program can successfully get the children to learn the rules and understand how to get help if needed, then the program can only get stronger.

So… What can PARENTS do to help?
As a parent, be aware of whether your school has a bullying policy and whether the school staff take a united stand against bullying. If there is no bullying policy, and you suspect that your child is being victimized by peers, take an active role in setting up a policy for bullying in your school system and at the particular school your child attends. Try your best to work in harmony with principals, teachers and other school staff and not in opposition to them. Their perspectives may be different as their roles towards your child are different from yours: But in the end, you are waging a battle on which you are all on the same side. Listening to what principles, teachers and other school staff have to say based on their experience is as important as making your voice heard.

http://www.kzoo.edu/psych/stop_bullying/for_parents/general_information.html