My child is being bullied
My child is being bullied
Bullying can have a major impact on a child. It can cause children to lose self-confidence and feelings of anxiety, making them fearful or sad. As a parent or caregiver, you want to support and help your child deal with bullying. It is important to take the problem seriously and work with your child to find solutions.
What can you do?
What can you do?
Tools for bullying
Want tips for dealing with bullying? On websites such as stop bullying now whether it Netherlands Youth Institute find information and advice. Also gives The Children's Telephone a trusted, anonymous listening ear and practical tips to prevent and stop bullying.
Ask in your network
It may help to talk to people you know, or family and friends, about your child being bullied. They can offer support and think with you about what else you can do to stop the bullying.
Discuss with school
Every school has a bullying protocol. It is important to discuss this with the school so they can intervene and address the situation. For example, the school can take steps to stop the bullying and make the school safer for your child.
What do we do?
What do we do?
Does the bullying continue and can't work with school? Then you can get advice anonymously. For personal help, we do need permission from your child or the person involved.
