Parenting Tips On Bullying:

Seek Refuge In The Playground

Every 7 minutes, one child is bulliedIt only take 37 seconds to make

a bully and a victim

- www.bullyingstatistics.org

1 out of every 4 teacherthinks that bullying is normal, or not at all wrong

STUDENTS160,000

skip school every dayfor the simple yet inarguable reason that they fear the idea of being a butt of bully's jokes

OF STUDENTS71%

strongly believe that bullying is apressing concern in their schools

ONLY

4%of teachers will intervene with this concern

Seek Refuge In The Playground?now, how on earth will mere playgrounds come to

save the bullied child's tragic day?

Playgrounds are usually perceived as breeding grounds for the bullies and victims

But if playgrounds are redesigned...

BULLYING64%DECREASE BY

INCEDENCES

if playgrounds are redesigned to encouragechildren to relearn the basics of ethics

according to a recent study commissioned by The Royal Bank of Scotland

As parents and security blankets of our kids, it is both a right and an obligation to ensure that we are raising a new generation bound by compassion...

...amidst the pangs of consumerism and the pitfalls of the modern day narcissistic, "self ie-centric" generation.

SO HERE ARE…

Parenting Tips On Bullying:

Seek Refuge In The Playground

Check Your Child’s Academic Performance

Bullied children are more likely to suffer withdrawal fromthe crowd as they feel highly insecure about themselves.

experiencing upset stomach and headacheare twice as likely to bullied kids

While these may be mistaken for normal health conditions after a tirelessly running around the ground, these "hardly

there" signs may help you and your kid, too.

Child spending more time alone in the playground

The next time you see your kid like alone, get a little help from his or her chummy buddy. as they open up to each

other, and learn a thing or two about how easy it is to make friends in a very light-hearted manner.

Remember that one of the factors of being a bullyis longing to fit in a group

The best way to deal with bullied children is to educate them about what bullies are made of --kids who may have been

bullied, too. Just make sure not to let them feel that revenge is the best way to combat the bullies.

A bully usually coerces the rules of the game

The next time you see a kid or a group of kids huddling and hogging or heedlessly sneering while having a "harmless" seesaw session, subtly check on the kid or on the group.

Adult intervention is the best way to address bullying issues.

A playground is a social construct that serves asa stage for dominance and submission

During the formative years of your children, make sure that they are equipped with how to deal with their playmates --

when to give in, and when to put their foot down. This golden nugget is a foundation for empowering kids as they get older.

A bullying episode can be ignited with an innocentshove or merely running over another kid

In between water breaks, give your kid this hypothetical situation and see how s/he responds to it. Don't forget to aff irm or gently yet f irmly negate his/her opinions. This is

another way to educate your child without going overboard.

Dads who are tasked as volunteers to overseeorderliness prove to be effective

If you have the chance, get in touch with school personnel and take part in battling the bullying while ensuring your kid's safety by simply devoting a few hours of your time.

Volunteer in your child’s school and you can easilyMeet more parents and check on your child

In between water breaks, give your kid this hypothetical situation and see how s/he responds to it. Don't forget to aff irm or gently yet f irmly negate his/her opinions. This is

another way to educate your child without going overboard.

The bully free program reported that bullyingStarts at a tender age of three to four years old

Indoor playgrounds must be conducive for adults, so that they can have a bite of nostalgia in their younger days. You

may even share your own stories that may inspire your child to see the ray of light in spite the clouds of grey in his/her school time and even the well-loved break time.

Take inspiration from the trusty wooden playground

Inject the joys of your yesteryears with infusing you and your child's bonding time with traditional games done best in the playground. Hopscotch anyone? Did you know that relieving

happy childhood memories does wonders for your emotional and mental health, too?

Other telltale signs of a bullied kid include sleepingDifficulties and unexplainable aggression

When left unaddressed, these would later develop to violent tendencies once the victim reaches adolescence and

adulthood. Sadly, we live in a world where bully bosses and power-driven leaders abound; and this harsh reality is

tolerated and even permitted by no less than parents and teachers, too

Bullied kids crave attention too

They sometimes feel that being the center of attention is equated to being the apple of the bully's eye. More often

than not, bullied kids even reach out to bullies in the hopes of gaining a friend, but fail to do so.

Vandalism is another way in which the bulliesMark their territories

Sturdy equipment for play time that come with worry-free guarantee is your safest and best bet to put a stop to the

seemingly tireless kids who always look around for double or triple double.

Stop Bullying Before It Stops Your Child Believing ThatThe World Is A Safe Place

Image from the movie Drillbit Taylor

-A low-budget bodyguardprotecting kids from school

bullies

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