Bullying Is Not Just Play , My Honest Take. LOH#286
School bullying is something that I really dislike, It bothers me a lot because it can affect someone's confidence and mental health for for a very long time, Some people think that it is not a big deal and say it is just kids being kids, but that is not true at all, Bullying can be very harmful, It is not kids or people joking around.
For me, I feel like bullying is not just about the person doing it, but also about the environment that allows it to happen, If a school doesn’t take it seriously, it just keeps growing, that is why I believe schools need to be more active, not just reacting when something bad happens, but actually creating awareness, setting clear rules, and making students feel safe enough to speak up.
So if my child came to me and said they were being bullied, seriously I would listen to them carefully, I would not just tell them to be strong or ignore it, I would make sure they know I am on their side, because that I will help them, then I would tell them to report the bullying to a teacher , counselor or the principal in the school, My child should not have to deal with bullying of any sort.
I would not just wait for the school to fix the problem, I would go to the school, Talk to the teachers If necessary then I would also meet with the parents of the child who is bullying, I would be serious, I would make sure they understand that bullying is not acceptable, If anything happens to my child I would hold them responsible, sometimes people only listen when you are serious.
I would also teach my child to stand up for themselves but not by fighting, I would teach them to be confident and not to tolerate disrespect from anyone at all, Bullies often pick on people who do not stand up for themselves, I would also remind my child that it is okay to ask for help, they do not have to handle everything
I think we should start teaching kids about kindness, respect and empathy when they're young, this can help reduce bullying,sometimes bullies are acting out because of things they have seen or that they have experienced.
At the end of the day bullying is something that should be taken seriously, No child deserves to feel unsafe or uncomfortable at school, As a parent I would do everything I can to make sure my child feels protected and heard, school bullying is a problem and we need to do something about it, We need to make sure our kids feel safe and supported, SchoolSchool bullying is not just a kids problem , it is a problem, for all of us. We need to work to stop any form of bullying whatsoever.