How to Stop School Bullying?

How Do You Stop School Bullying? It's all over the news today: school bullying. As a caring principal with students in your life, it's probably a concern for you. So what can you do if you suspect one of your students is being bullied at school? Is there really something you can do to help them deal with the situation, even diffuse it?

IMPORTANT POINTS 1. The frustrating reality is that bullying is an all too common problem today. With the advent of social media and other technology, bullying is not just a school problem anymore; kids can be bullied 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a concerned adult, it can feel like our hands are tied and we can't shield the children we care about. 2. The best way to help your students deal with bullying effectively is to come up with a game plan in advance. And you do that by having a conversation with your students in the class. Ask them how they've dealt with bullying so far and what has happened as a result of your students's response to the bully. Teachers and students will rehearse and practice your plan together. By coaching your students, you can help them understand which responses work best to diffuse the situation with the bully. You'll practice together and train, like an athlete trains for a competition. 3. Ultimately for there to be a bully, there must be a victim. If your student doesn't act like a victim, the bully will move on.  At the heart of your practice and coaching, remind your students not to give the bully the satisfaction of a negative response, like yelling, crying or getting angry. I know it isn't easy but it is doable. RESOURCES VIDEO: How to Stop Bullying SUBMIT A QUESTION: Ask Dennard Your Question: info@justreachone.com  Website