Children need to know the facts about social bullying and how it can harm them and others. Many children endure social bullying because they want to fit in and not be rejected by a certain group. Some find it hard to make friends because of social bullying. So, start the conversation by asking about their friends, who they are and what they like to do together.
Let your child know that social bullying exist and it involves gossiping and spreading malicious rumors. Let them know that it includes negative body language, causing embarrassment, deliberately destroying and/or manipulating a relationship, whispering behind one’s back (with the intention of making them aware of this). Also, included are offensive jokes directed at another, passing offensive notes around about another, excluding someone from a group, offensive graffiti (with the use of profanity or inappropriate language), hate petitions (written promises to hate another). It's important that you have them understand that these 'mean' actions are a kind of bullying.
Social bullying can be isolating and devastating to Tweens and teens who want to fit in and be liked by their peers. The more you know about the multi-faceted, social bullying and accept that even age-old behaviors like gossiping, spreading rumors, and embarrassing others, is bullying, the more clear you will be in your talk. Let your child know that if he is experiencing anything like this at school, tell an adult, and tell you. Let them know that the first step to finding a solution to this is to reach out for help.
Copyright, How to Talk to Your Child About Social Bullying, Sharon Rose, Parents Want to Know 101, March 21, 2018. All rights reserved.
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