Bullying - 4Parents

Bullying is a serious public health issue that affects many teens. In fact, the effects of bullying can impact victims even after they enter adulthood. As a parent, you should be able to recognize if your child is being bullied or if she is bullying someone else. You should also know how you can help! Make sure to listen to your child, especially if she complains about bullying behaviors. If you suspect that your child is being bullied, or is bullying others, you will need to get involved! You can make in a difference in your child’s life and help put a stop to bullying. To learn how, check out some of these great resources.

Featured websites and articles:

Bullying: What Adults Can Do

Bullying Widespread in U.S. Schools, Survey Finds

Bullying: Strategies for Parents

What to do if your child is being bullied

15+ Make Time to Listen - Take Time to Talk... About Bullying

Bullying is not a fact of life: Common sense rules for parents

The School Bully Can Take a Toll on Your Child's Mental Health

Bullying Advice for Parents

Bullying Prevention: Recommendations for Parents

For Parents: General Information About Bullying

If Your Child is Being Bullied

Think you know what a Bully Looks Like? Think Again...

National Youth Prevention Resource Center: Bullying

What Can Parents Do When a Child Complains of Being Bullied

Related websites and articles:

Addressing the Problem of Juvenile Violence

Children’s Threats: When are they serious?

The Ophelia Project

Understanding Violent Behavior in Children

Books:

Olweus, D. (1993). Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Publishers, Inc.

Shore, K. (2001). Keeping Kids Safe: A Guide for Parents of Toddlers and Teens–and All the Years in Between. Paramus, NJ: Prentice Hall Press.

Organizations:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Stop Bullying Now Campaign

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Mental Health Information Center

U.S. Department of Education
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools

National Injury and Violence Prevention Resource Center

National Organization for Youth Safety

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