Parent Interest – Bullying
Parents may find interest in this topic considering that their children will be starting a new school year before the month is of August is over. Bullying has been a problem for as far back as we can see in history, and has been dealt with in many different ways. Now that we know the unnecessary damage caused by bullying, a collective action has been taken in society that appears to be effective.
The point of this article is to refer you to a good resource. We work with individuals ranging in age from young children to seniors, and we see the effects of bullying on both perpetrators and victims. Behavioral health disorder sufferers often have histories with elements of bullying.
Go to Stopbullying.gov for information, events, and helpful tools. It’s a great resource for parents who want to get involved, or even if you just confused about how to talk about bullying with your kids. If for nothing else, every parent should visit the Cyberbullying Information page.