Friendly Schools and Families
Talking with your children about being bullied
- Many children who are bullied do not tell a trusted adult as they think they are dobbing. 'Dobbing' is when a person deliberately tries to get attention or to get someone else into trouble.
- 'Asking for help' is when someone feels the situation is out of his/her control and he/she is unable to deal with it alone. If anyone sees someone else in this situation they should also ask for help.
- What are students being taught at school to help them deal with bullying situations?
All students at our school are being taught that: When I have a problem I can:
- Try to stand up for myself in a positive way.
- Try to talk with the person I am having a problem with.
- Walk away and ignore the person completely.
- Get help from a teacher or another person I trust.
- Ignore the situation and keep playing or working.
- Talk to a friend to get some ideas to help me make a decision.
- Try coming to an agreement with the other person.
You can reinforce these messages by discussing them with your children at home.
Warwick Norman
Friendly Schools and Families Coordinator
