14 Parenting Tips on Bullying: Seek Refuge in the Playground

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Parenting Tips On Bullying
Seek Refuge In The Playground
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Every 7 minutes, one child is bullied
It only take 37 seconds to make a bully and a
victim
- www.bullyingstatistics.org
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1 out of every 4 teacher
thinks that bullying is normal, or not at all
wrong
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160,000
STUDENTS
skip school every day
for the simple yet inarguable reason that they
fear the idea of being a butt of bully's jokes
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71
OF STUDENTS
ONLY
strongly believe that bullying is a pressing
concern in their schools
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of teachers will intervene with this concern
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Seek Refuge In The Playground?
now, how on earth will mere playgrounds come to
save the bullied child's tragic day?
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Playgrounds are usually perceived as breeding
grounds for the bullies and victims
But if playgrounds are redesigned...
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DECREASE BY
64
BULLYING
INCEDENCES
if playgrounds are redesigned to
encourage children to relearn the basics of ethics
according to a recent study commissioned by The
Royal Bank of Scotland
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As parents and security blankets of our kids, it
is both a right and an obligation to ensure that
we are raising a new generation bound by
compassion...
...amidst the pangs of consumerism and the
pitfalls of the modern day narcissistic,
"selfie-centric" generation.
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SO HERE ARE
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Parenting Tips On Bullying
Seek Refuge In The Playground
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1
tip
Check Your Childs Academic Performance
Bullied children are more likely to suffer
withdrawal from the crowd as they feel highly
insecure about themselves.
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2
tip
experiencing upset stomach and headache are twice
as likely to bullied kids
While these may be mistaken for normal health
conditions after a tirelessly running around the
ground, these "hardly there" signs may help you
and your kid, too.
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3
tip
Child spending more time alone in the playground
The next time you see your kid like alone, get a
little help from his or her chummy buddy. as they
open up to each other, and learn a thing or two
about how easy it is to make friends in a very
light-hearted manner.
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4
tip
Remember that one of the factors of being a
bully is longing to fit in a group
The best way to deal with bullied children is to
educate them about what bullies are made of
--kids who may have been bullied, too. Just make
sure not to let them feel that revenge is the
best way to combat the bullies.
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tip
A bully usually coerces the rules of the game
The next time you see a kid or a group of kids
huddling and hogging or heedlessly sneering while
having a "harmless" seesaw session, subtly check
on the kid or on the group. Adult intervention is
the best way to address bullying issues.
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6
tip
A playground is a social construct that serves
as a stage for dominance and submission
During the formative years of your children, make
sure that they are equipped with how to deal with
their playmates --when to give in, and when to
put their foot down. This golden nugget is a
foundation for empowering kids as they get older.
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7
tip
A bullying episode can be ignited with an
innocent shove or merely running over another kid
In between water breaks, give your kid this
hypothetical situation and see how s/he responds
to it. Don't forget to affirm or gently yet
firmly negate his/her opinions. This is another
way to educate your child without going overboard.
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8
tip
Dads who are tasked as volunteers to
oversee orderliness prove to be effective
If you have the chance, get in touch with school
personnel and take part in battling the bullying
while ensuring your kid's safety by simply
devoting a few hours of your time.
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9
tip
Volunteer in your childs school and you can
easily Meet more parents and check on your child
In between water breaks, give your kid this
hypothetical situation and see how s/he responds
to it. Don't forget to affirm or gently yet
firmly negate his/her opinions. This is another
way to educate your child without going overboard.
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tip
The bully free program reported that
bullying Starts at a tender age of three to four
years old
Indoor playgrounds must be conducive for adults,
so that they can have a bite of nostalgia in
their younger days. You may even share your own
stories that may inspire your child to see the
ray of light in spite the clouds of grey in
his/her school time and even the well-loved break
time.
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tip
Take inspiration from the trusty wooden playground
Inject the joys of your yesteryears with infusing
you and your child's bonding time with
traditional games done best in the playground.
Hopscotch anyone? Did you know that relieving
happy childhood memories does wonders for your
emotional and mental health, too?
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tip
Other telltale signs of a bullied kid include
sleeping Difficulties and unexplainable aggression
When left unaddressed, these would later develop
to violent tendencies once the victim reaches
adolescence and adulthood. Sadly, we live in a
world where bully bosses and power-driven leaders
abound and this harsh reality is tolerated and
even permitted by no less than parents and
teachers, too
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tip
Bullied kids crave attention too
They sometimes feel that being the center of
attention is equated to being the apple of the
bully's eye. More often than not, bullied kids
even reach out to bullies in the hopes of gaining
a friend, but fail to do so.
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tip
Vandalism is another way in which the
bullies Mark their territories
Sturdy equipment for play time that come with
worry-free guarantee is your safest and best bet
to put a stop to the seemingly tireless kids who
always look around for double or triple double.
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• Image from the movie Drillbit Taylor
• A low-budget bodyguard
• protecting kids from school bullies

Stop Bullying Before It Stops Your Child
Believing That The World Is A Safe Place
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