teacher in Pine Bush and a mother
of three, says it's essential to deal
with both sides in a bullying
situation.
"I think as an educator it is
important to alleviate the situation
and speak to the parties involved.
There is often something going on
with the "bully" — something that
causes him or her to bully another
child. Often times, they just need
talk to someone and to know that
someone cares."
According to Lallathin, a child
who bullies others may have issues
at home that need to be addressed.
"At the same time, the child who
is the victim of the bullying must
be heard and appropriate actions
must be taken so the hurtful behavior stops."
What you can do
Middle school is a training
ground for building resiliency for
later years and can prove to be
quite challenging for most young
people. It's hard to imagine a
student who will not have some
issue with insecurity or a broken
heart sometime during their school
career.
Always encourage your children
to do their absolute best and seek
out like-minded individuals with
similar temperaments and interests. Teach them right from wrong
and praise them when they display
maturity.
As a parent you are your child's
best advocate and, if something
feels wrong, it probably is. Be the
role model they need and remind
them to always be true to themselves so they will like what they
see when they look in the mirror.
Most importantly, keep the lines
of communication open. This will
prepare them for what lies ahead
during the high school years and
beyond.
Youth
Programs
at Gold's Gym LaGrange
Laura Licata Sullivan is a freelance
writer. She lives in Campbell Hall
with her husband and three sons.
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