Is your child being a bully?
To spot whether your child has bully tendencies, parents should:
1.) Find out if aggressive behavior exhibited by their child at home, occurs while he/she is at school.
2.) Question his complaints about being treated unfairly when he is the aggressor.
3.) Discuss bullying with your child to make sure he/she understands when someone is committing acts of bullying.
4.) Be aware of his relationship with siblings at home. How does he get along with other family members? How does he treat family pets?
5.) Participate in classroom, lunch area, and playground activities paying close attention to how your child interacts with his peers. Be a school volunteer.
6.) Be aware of what your child takes to school and what he brings home. Does he come home with clothing and other items that do not belong to him? Does he bring home excess money that can’t be explained?
7.) Inquire about cuts and bruises, torn or disarranged clothing when your child comes home from school.
8.) Ask for a conference with his teacher to see if he has difficulty getting along with his classmates.