Parents & Grown-up Friends bullying

Stop Bullying Bobby

Parents & Grown-up Friends

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A book review by Robin, NC Thank you Dana. I received the book today. I read it and I have to tell you how much I enjoyed it. The story is fun and entertaining to read, the illustrations are adorable and it teaches a wonderful lesson in a way that all children can easily understand. I am giving it to my niece for Christmas and I know she will just love the inscription you included. I'll let you know what she says after she hears it.

A Mother shares her son's story Kyle is 6 and in Kindergarten. He never cares about what he wears or looks like...he's a boy. Last Friday, however, he was running around the house trying to straighten his curly hair. He was crying in front of the bathroom mirror calling out ... "It keeps poking up!" Since Matt blow drys his hair, I told Kyle to go see his dad who would straighten his hair. I thought is was cute that he started caring about his appearance and he went to school that day with straight hair. But since he was so upset, I tried to find out why he wanted is hair straight so suddenly....this is the sad part...remember that he is only 6 years old...He said, "Because maybe Andrew and Shawn won't recognize me on the bus." Apparently, these two boys have been ganging up on Kyle and teasing him. I've already helped Kyle with this situation-- counseled Kyle, notified the parents/teachers/bus driver, and Kyle has curly hair again. But it still breaks my heart that my young son was trying to disguise himself to avoid being bullied. Heidi, Pennsylvania

Signs Your Child may be a victim of bullying

Withdraws from previous activities and friends

Sudden appearance of unexplained bruises or other injuries

Personal items are missing

Mystery illnesses occur in attempts to avoid school or activities

Changes routines (ex. Walks a different way to school, avoids bus, etc.) to avoid bullies

Torn clothes

Aggression at home, especially from a previously non-aggressive child

Withdrawn at home, wants to be alone more than usual

Child is heard crying in room without any obvious cause

Child has become anxious/nervous

Has difficulty sleeping

Disparaging graffiti/messages may appear on his/her books, telephone messages, computer, outside the home

Avoids the school bus

Appears anxious, sullen, harried, or distant when he/she arrives home after school

Eating too little or too much

These are some of the basic more obvious signs-you need to know you child, and be alert to changes in his/her behavior.

This information is not to be considered all inclusive. The information presented here is compiled for general informational purposes only. It is by no means a substitute for professional, medical, or legal advice. The author in no way endorses or recommends any topics, programs, or possible resolutions to your individual situation. You are strongly encouraged to seek the help and support of professionals. Information presented has been compiled from a variety of resources

Help others by supporting Anti-Bullying in your schools & community.

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How You Can Help Your Child & Others

Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior
Be open to discussing and listening to your child
If you suspect a problem, talk with your child and to the school or other responsible adults who may be in the area where the bullying takes place
Be vigilant in supporting and adopting a “No Bullying” policy in your schools and community
Stand up for those who may not be able to speak for themselves
Encourage your children by being a positive role model
Do not allow your children to pick on others
Encourage your child to be aware of and accept differences in everyone
Teach and encourage all children to be aware of others and seek help for those who are unable to ask for help
Help children to develop self-worth
Encourage and support them in their interests
Show/teach children that everyone is different and being different is “okay”
If you see bullying happening, try to safely stop it, or tell a responsible adult what is happening
Encourage the victim to tell a trusting adult

By taking a stance, you are saying that bullying is not okay!

Children are the gate keepers of tomorrow

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