I have a feeling my son is getting cyber bullied. How do I support him?
If you think your child is being bullied/cyberbullied there are several things you can do to support them:
- Provide them will all the love and support – reassure them that this is not their fault and that talking/reporting the incident was the right thing to do.
- Joining activities outside of school settings to improve self-confidence, and self-esteem, form friendships out of school.
- Notify the school – Inform teachers, principals or school nurses about what your child is experiencing and they will most likely have behavioural policies regarding such situations. Thus, they will enforce plans to avoid any future instances of making your child comfortable again.
- Make sure you tell your child not to respond to situations of bullying (especially cyberbullying) – could potentially make the situation worse.
- Keep track of all bullying activity – to later show evidence to the bully’s parents, school, and police if needed in serious situations.
- Seek professional help – talking to a therapist may help your child open up about their feelings.