A Bullying Resource for Parents & Caring Adults
38% of kids find it challenging to talk to their parents about their struggles, including loneliness and feeling excluded.
The 2022 Choose Kindness Project Survey, conducted by Ipsos
This resource will explore the following topics in-depth:
The three major indicators of bullying are behavior that:
More than ⅓ of teens reported they have been bullied in the past year, but that number is significantly higher for some groups. Bullying happens in different places, but respondents most frequently report incidents at school.
The 2022 Choose Kindness Project Survey, conducted by Ipsos
If your child is persistently and intentionally being hurt, either physically, emotionally, or psychologically, and unable to make the situation stop, they are likely being bullied.
Some common warning signs include:
It’s important that you feel equipped to have a safe and intentional conversation with your child about how bullying has affected their wellbeing. Our resources can help you feel prepared.
There is no “perfect time” to talk to your child. It is important to start the conversation in a timely fashion so they can receive support when they need it most.
Once your child has shared their experience with you, it is then time to develop an action plan to address the bullying. This step will involve you and your child working together.
When reporting bullying to your child’s school, oftentimes, you will have to talk to many staff members (your child’s teacher, the principal, the school counselor…) It may also be helpful to understand what your school’s anti-bullying policy may be. It’s important to come to these meetings prepared and with a set action plans on how you can collaboratively work together.
We have resources for your situation: