What can I do to stop bullying?

There are things you can do if you are being bullied: Look at the kid bullying you and tell him or her to stop in a calm, clear voice. You can also try to laugh it off. This works best if joking is easy for you. It could catch the kid bullying you off guard. If speaking up seems too hard or not safe, walk away and stay away. Don’t fight back. read more

Special activities, interests, and hobbies can boost confidence, help kids make friends, and protect them from bullying behavior. Model how to treat others with kindness and respect. Help Kids Understand Bullying. Kids who know what bullying is can better identify it. They can talk about bullying if it happens to them or others. read more

Parenting » Emotional smarts » What you can do to stop bullying What you can do to stop bullying Bullying is a serious problem with long-lasting effects that can be the root cause of criminal behavior, academic failure, and lack of self-esteem later in life. read more