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What to do if your child is being bullied at school
Parents should document incidents, report them through school channels and escalate if needed, while 24% of children tell parents about bullying, researchers found.
- Sherri Gordon, CLC, advised parents to gather all details and follow the chain of command at their child's school immediately upon learning of bullying. When a child speaks up, parents should respond: "Thank you for sharing that. It took courage for you to tell me."
- Research from the National Survey found 47% of kids with ADHD experience bullying. Those bullied daily face a 70% chance of anxiety, compared to 35% for peers without ADHD.
- Only 24% of kids report bullying to parents, making it crucial parents recognize warning signs like withdrawal or school avoidance. Bullying involves a power imbalance and is not a misunderstanding kids can "work out" on their own.
- Parents should document every incident and request meetings with school personnel to discuss the bullying. Involve the IEP team if the child has an IEP or a 504 plan.
- After reporting, focus on counseling and teaching kids to advocate for themselves. If schools ignore reports, escalate complaints to district leadership like the superintendent to ensure bullying is addressed.
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What to do if your child is being bullied at school - The Mexico Ledger
If your child tells you they’re being bullied at school, it can be hard to know what to do next. The key is to stay calm. Gather all of the details, follow the chain of command at your child’s school, and document everything. Understand that your child might be feeling all kinds of emotions — angry, fearful, confused, and embarrassed. And as overwhelmed as you feel. “Kids may be just starting to learn how to handle themselves, and are not at fau…
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