7-OUT BULLYING Five ways to help prevent bullying Putting an end to bullying is everyone's responsibility. Whether at home, school or elsewhere, it's important that we're proactive. Here are five ways that kids and parents can do their part 5. Parents: get involved. If your child is a vietim of bullying. you need to take the sittuation seriously. Schools, the police and child psychology experts vigorously object to the belief that bullying is a childhood rite of passage. If the problem doesn't . Don't be a bystander. It's true that it takes a lot stop, talk to the school authorities, and then to the of courage to stand out from the crowd and defend police if there are no further improvements. At a victim of bullying. After all, the risk is that you'll home, be vigilant about sibling bullying, and make become the next target simply for speaking up. But reporting bullying and being there for someone who it stop needs it are actions you'll be proud of for the rest Bullying is no longer seen as a nomal rite of pas sage for children; it's a preventable behaviour that we can eradicate through education, awareness and of your life. 2. Stop sibling bullying at home. You may think action it's harmless, but it's not. Disdainful eye rolling relentless teasing. humiliating taunts, hitting and verbal abuse directed at a sibling can cause de pression and anxiety. Make sure your home is a safe place for everybody who lives there. STOP 3. Enlist the help of adults. If you see a neced for increased adult supervision at high-risk times and places at school or at home, ask for help from a trusted adult BULLYING 4. Get on board with an anti-bullying campaign at sehool. These campaigns show kids that bully ing is not cool and won't be tolerated any longer Make an anti-bullying barner and use social media to advertise the fact that you stand up against verbal and physical violence. MONTEVIDEO Montevideo Public Schools Montevideo, MN 320-269-8833 www.montevideoschools.com THUNDER HAWKS 7-OUT BULLYING Five ways to help prevent bullying Putting an end to bullying is everyone's responsibility. Whether at home, school or elsewhere, it's important that we're proactive. Here are five ways that kids and parents can do their part 5. Parents: get involved. If your child is a vietim of bullying. you need to take the sittuation seriously. Schools, the police and child psychology experts vigorously object to the belief that bullying is a childhood rite of passage. If the problem doesn't . Don't be a bystander. It's true that it takes a lot stop, talk to the school authorities, and then to the of courage to stand out from the crowd and defend police if there are no further improvements. At a victim of bullying. After all, the risk is that you'll home, be vigilant about sibling bullying, and make become the next target simply for speaking up. But reporting bullying and being there for someone who it stop needs it are actions you'll be proud of for the rest Bullying is no longer seen as a nomal rite of pas sage for children; it's a preventable behaviour that we can eradicate through education, awareness and of your life. 2. Stop sibling bullying at home. You may think action it's harmless, but it's not. Disdainful eye rolling relentless teasing. humiliating taunts, hitting and verbal abuse directed at a sibling can cause de pression and anxiety. Make sure your home is a safe place for everybody who lives there. STOP 3. Enlist the help of adults. If you see a neced for increased adult supervision at high-risk times and places at school or at home, ask for help from a trusted adult BULLYING 4. Get on board with an anti-bullying campaign at sehool. These campaigns show kids that bully ing is not cool and won't be tolerated any longer Make an anti-bullying barner and use social media to advertise the fact that you stand up against verbal and physical violence. MONTEVIDEO Montevideo Public Schools Montevideo, MN 320-269-8833 www.montevideoschools.com THUNDER HAWKS