You On a daily basis, most children have to deal with bullies in one way or the other. It is not normal, but it is quite common. In fact, even you might’ve had to face a similar issue.

The difference between when you had to deal with it is that now, there is such a thing as cyberbullying. It consists of verbally demeaning attacks from people on the internet. It might not have the same physical consequences as getting punched by a bully. But, it can be very emotionally damaging.

Regardless of what form of bullying your child is going through, it is your duty as a parent to help them deal with it. Unfortunately, going to talk to the bully yourself might worsen the situation as you wouldn’t always be there to protect your child. In the same vein, teaching your child violence isn’t the best way to go about the issue. However, there are still a couple of ways to deal with your child getting bullied. They are:

1. Be proactive

Especially when your kid is joining a new school or is new at a particular place filled with other children, you’ll want to be proactive. That is, have a conversation with your kid on the subject even before they complain to you that they are getting bullied. This would help your child to know what to do if the situation arises. If done right, the bully might be worn down enough in that one conversation with your kid to know that they shouldn’t bother him/her.

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