Unfortunately,
bullying is a
real problem in
schools today.
It is also
something which
should not be
dismissed
easily because
it can
seriously harm
children both
mentally and
physically.
Bullying rarely
resolves itself
and can appear
in many forms,
some of which
may seem
harmless on the
surface but
actually is
very
hurtful.
In
many cases of
bullying,
teachers are
the first
adults to find
out that it is
going on
because they
see the bullies
and the victims
on a daily
basis and also
hear what is
being said
between people.
It can be hard
to help a
bullying victim
as the issue is
very sensitive
and often the
child won!|t
admit to being
bullied for
fear of
repercussions.
However, it is
very important
that you do
offer help if
you find out to
make sure that
the bullying
stops.
There are some
ways in which
you can help if
you are a
teacher.
You should
always let the
victim know
that you care
about them and
are very
concerned about
what is
happening.
However, you
don!|t want to
risk being too
over-sympathetic
because it can
actually do
more harm than
good. Always
try to speak to
the victim when
you are alone
and out of
earshot of
other children.
Ask them to
tell you
exactly what
has been going
on as this is
the only way
you will be
able to help.
You should let
them know that
what they are
feeling is
normal and it
is certainly
not their
fault. Explain
that by talking
through their
problems, they
will feel
better as there
is nothing
worse than
bottling
everything up.
You should also
advise them to
tell their
parents. You
should also
give advice and
information on
how to cope
with bullying
in order to
prevent it from
happening
again.
Working
together
with the
victim!|s
parents is
also very
important
as it is
one of the
best ways
to stop
bullying
and to
help the
victim. As
a teacher,
you should
also speak
to the
parents of
the bully
to let
them know
what their
child has
been up
to. They
will need
to sort
the
problem
out their
end to
ensure
that there
really is
no
reoccurrence
of
bullying
in the
future.
You should
never be
confrontational,
but they
will need
to know
what is
going on.
Many
people
will feel
that a lot
of the
bullying
that takes
place is a
natural
part of
growing up
and
actually a
bit of
harmless
fun. You
need to
explain
the
dangers
and make
them
understand
just how
serious it
is.
Remember that
most children
will be very
reluctant to
talk about
being bullied,
either through
fear or loss of
face so you
will need to
have a lot of
patience and
gain the
child!|s trust.
You should
never ignore
bullying
thinking that
it will pass,
because it can
have very
serious
consequences
indeed.
You will also
need to speak
to the bully
and again you
will need to
try and explain
just how
damaging it an
be and try and
put them in the
victims shoes
to imagine how
they would feel
if they were
the
victims.
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Working
together
with the
victim!|s
parents is
also very
important
as it is
one of the
best ways
to stop
bullying
and to
help the
victim. As
a teacher,
you should
also speak
to the
parents of
the bully
to let
them know
what their
child has
been up
to. They
will need
to sort
the
problem
out their
end to
ensure
that there
really is
no
reoccurrence
of
bullying
in the
future.
You should
never be
confrontational,
but they
will need
to know
what is
going on.
Many
people
will feel
that a lot
of the
bullying
that takes
place is a
natural
part of
growing up
and
actually a
bit of
harmless
fun. You
need to
explain
the
dangers
and make
them
understand
just how
serious it
is.
