Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2750: You Can Prevent Bullying: What Parents Need to Know by Amy Burzinski with Parenting Simply on How To Help Kids Build Confidence and Resilience
Oct 3, 2025
Bullying can be daunting for kids, often leading them to seek help only when they've exhausted their options. Calm listening from parents is crucial to making children feel heard and safe. Engaging actively with schools while modeling resilience can empower kids. The insights emphasize quality friendships over quantity, and the importance of maintaining composure when handling situations. Strategies for addressing bullying include documenting incidents and teaching teens about online safety. Ultimately, parental presence and support make a significant difference.
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Boy Feels Unpopular After Sports Teasing
- Danny believed he was the least popular because he wasn't picked for basketball and was teased when he spoke up.
- His mother tried calling the other parent, expecting a calm resolution, but discovered such conversations can be difficult and defensive.
Parent Confrontation Met With Denial
- Debbie recounted her 12-year-old son enduring repeated put-downs and name-calling from a classmate.
- When she and her husband confronted the other parent, the mother denied the behavior despite the child admitting it to the principal.
Parents Often React Defensively
- Many parents respond defensively when confronted about their child's behavior, making direct conversations risky.
- Often children come to parents only after they've exhausted their own options and need adult help.
