Without questions bullying is a real issue faced by children and parents today. Often we talk to children about the importance of being nice to each other and accepting people for their differences, with the aim to create an inclusive culture in preschools and schools.
We also talk to our children about how to respond to bullies, what to do if they experience bullying, who to talk to and/or where to get help.
But how often do you stop and talk to your child about what to do if they witness someone else being bullied? Bullying schools is a frightening issue for the victim, but can also be a frightening and confusing experience for the bystander.
Young children are caught in the dilemma of not knowing whether they should:
- try to stop the bullying behavior themselves
- call for help
- run
- join in to avoid being a victim of bullying.
Parents and teachers need to educate children how to respond if they witness bullying by providing them with 'Bullying Bystander Training'. Bystander training should help children choose a safe and supportive means of assisting victims of bullying. It is based on the notion that bad things will continue to happen if good people do nothing to stop them.
Role-playing is a great way to teach a child how to respond with confidence and certainty to bullying situations.
Bullying schools needs to stop today!
Share your ideas on how to create an inclusive classroom and any bystander training you have conducted with your child/children.
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