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Tips for parents: Is your child being bullied?

September 10, 2011 10:01 PM

What can parents do if their child is being bullied? Justin W. Patchin, PhD, an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, and author of "Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard," offers advice.

Special section: Bullying: Words Can Kill
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by quinsmith November 5, 2011 8:39 PM EDT
We as people have to understand that this bullying has to stop and teaching children what is right and wrong starts in the HOME and we as parents have to step up and teach and tell our children that if they see someone being bullied, they need to speak up and tell a teacher, principal or them, so that something like this will never ever happen again. The idea of her being harmed, bullied or taunted is not something anyone wants to consider. That is why when I found an article by anationofmoms about a service that can protect your family via your cell phone, I immediately subscribe to the service. And, at the bottom there is an opportunity to enter a drawing for 6 months of that service just by liking them on Facebook. You might find it interesting: http://anationofmoms.com/2011/08/protect-your-family-giveaway.html
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by derek_viki September 15, 2011 7:48 AM EDT
I am a parent of a 9 year old girl who was being bullied at school, it got to the point where she would cry about not wanting to go to school. I had talked to her teacher several times and nothing was done about it. Then one day my daughter came home from school and tole me that the girl that was bullying her had said to her "I am going to lay you on the table and get a knife and I am going to stab until you are dead" I called the school right away and again nothing was done. I then went to school and talked to the principal and still nothing was done, I even called the police they came to my house and took a report and basically told me it was up to the school to deal with so nothing was done. I was furious so I ended up telling her that if the girl did not leave her alone that she had my permission to do what had to be done since the school or the police would not take action. So my daughter ended up pushing the girl one day and then the teacher came to me telling me about what my daughter had done and that she wanted a meeting with all the parents. My daughter was going to get into trouble so I told the teacher that I had told her to do and that I would love a meeting with the other parents and asked her where was this when I was asking and complaining for something to be done. Because of my reaction the meeting never took place and we ended up moving the kids to a different school. I just don't know what else I could have done to protect my daughter. Does anyone have any tips on what I could have done to resolve this issue other than telling my daughter to physically put her hands on someone.
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by hananlavy September 14, 2011 4:26 AM EDT
Parents - take charge and be the parents of your kids when they are online too.
It's cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal discussions and many other risks that they are exposed to when being out there without you.
United Parents (www.unitedparents.com) can help you accompany your kids when they go online, without invading their privacy. And it's all... for free!
Take a look at our parents quiz video: http://youtu.be/N8ZUMWdD7PI
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by Stephyo September 13, 2011 11:17 PM EDT
Parents please visit www.eyeguardian.com. EyeGuardian is an application that monitors the Facebook page for cyberbullying, sexting, and age gaps in friendships! Right now its free so sign up. Help is just a few clicks away.
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