By the time your child tells you they're being bullied, they may have been dealing with it for weeks or even months. Maybe they've gotten quieter, started pulling away, or simply don't seem like themselves anymore.
If you're worried about your child but afraid that stepping in could make things worse, this episode will help you figure out what to do next. Should you call the school? Step in immediately? What if your child becomes embarrassed, stops opening up, or becomes an even bigger target? And what if you don't do enough?
Whether you're a parent, teacher, administrator, or another trusted adult in a young person's life, you'll learn:
- How to listen when your child opens up without immediately trying to fix the problem
- What questions to ask to better understand what's happening
- How to document the bullying and work with the school
- What warning signs may mean bullying is affecting your child's mental health
- How to keep supporting your child even after the bullying seems to have been handled
You may not have the perfect answer. What matters is that your child knows you believe them, you're listening, and they don't have to face what comes next alone.
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