As a parent, your first instinct upon learning that your child is being bullied is going to be paternal where you want to fix the bully. Thus, Bullying is an unacceptable behavior among children. Also, Bullying is the use of force, coercion, threats, intimidation or aggressive behavior to dominate or subjugate others.
The most important responsibility of a parent is to ensure the safety and security of your child; as well as to equip your child with the skills to handle bullies. As your child matures, you may not always be present to protect them from bullies, hence it is very important to teach your child how to tackle these bullying situations when they arise in the future.
Listen without getting angry or upset
Reassure your child it’s not their fault
Don’t let the bullying dominate their life
Don’t charge off demanding to see the head teacher, the bully or the bully’s parents
Do not dismiss their experience
Don’t allow your anger, hurt, guilt, helplessness or fear to impede your actions
Lastly, Remember all schools are legally required to have an anti-bullying policy
Hence, ensure that your child doesn’t carry lifelong scars of being bullied, it helps to meet with an experienced and qualified psychologist.
“You can talk with a close friend or relative about what’s troubling you; but it’s not the same as professionally-trained experienced psychologist who knows exactly what kind of help you need” – Dr. Prerna Kohli.
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About Dr. Prerna Kohli
She is a 100 women Achievers Award Winner (2016) from the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
Dr. Prerna Kohli is a Clinical Psychologist, a Public Speaker, a Workshop Facilitator and also, a Holistic Practitioner. She offers Heart-based workshops and lectures that focus on Life Balance, Self-awareness and Inner Peace. Thus, Dedicated to sharing her knowledge and compassion with others, Prerna blends intuitive wisdom with solid understanding, creating a powerful holistic approach, specializing in the areas of Emotional change.
Dr. Prerna Kohli is a leading Psychologist in India and provides families, individuals, parents and children counselling on being happy.
