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It doesn't matter whether it's physical, psychological or even cyber. Bullying is a concern that our school takes very seriously and is working to address.
If you suspect your child is being bullied, you should make an appointment with the teacher or school principal to discuss your concerns.
Some signs of bullying include:
· Loss of confidence
· Changes in eating or sleeping habits, possibly bedwetting
· Health problems such as headaches or stomach aches
· Unhappiness or mood swings with sudden temper tantrums
· Reluctance to go to school and changes in academic performance.
What you can do:
· Talk with your child about school and keep the lines of communication open so children are more likely to confide in you.
· Encourage your child to feel okay to ask others for help and to keep their own safety in mind.
· Ensure your child knows how to report bullying and to ask you for help when needed.
· Report the incident to a teacher. Don’t try to sort out the situation yourself.
· Make sure you are modelling healthy behaviours to your child, especially in relation to conflict resolution and anger management.
· Help protect your child from harassment and cyber-bullying by closely monitoring internet use and installing free internet filters.
For more information and ideas to understand and deal with bullying, visit the Bullying. No way! website www.bullyingnoway.com.au. |
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