* Advice for parents
Empower your children. Be assertive. Call the bullies' parents. Be involved. Speak with your child's teachers to make sure there's an attitude that bullying will not be tolerated.
YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR AWAY FROM HOME
Are you aware of how your child behaves when you're not around? Are you concerned that he or she might be acting one way at home, and completely differently with others?
Don't Be Naïve
Parents rarely see their children as they truly are, and children are more
likely to follow their parents' values while at home. While your child may be
acting fine in any situation, the sooner you realize that he or she may not be
perfect, the sooner you'll be able to help your child with all of
his/her behaviors, not just the ones you see.
Know What's Going on Behind-the-Scenes
While you can't supervise your children 24 hours a day, you can be in regular
communication with the other adults who interact with them. Talk to other parents
who have your kids over as guests, and talk to teachers and caregivers.
Remember, they're your best resource for monitoring out-of-the-house behavior.
Put Yourself in a Position to See Your Child in a Separate Environment
If possible, try and arrange a situation when you can watch your child
where they don't know that you're there. This may be difficult to arrange, and
doesn't need to be repeated regularly, but there will be nothing like seeing
your child on his/her own with your own eyes!
