• 🧭 Signs a Child May Be Bullying Others
    What parents need to know—and what you can do to help

    🚩 Warning Signs Your Child May Be Bullying Others:

    • Frequent fights or aggression
    • Hangs out with peers who bully
    • Often blames others; avoids responsibility
    • Comes home with unexplained new items or money
    • Worries excessively about reputation/popularity
    • Shows little empathy; reacts with anger when questioned

    🧩 What You Can Do

    ✅ Step 1: Stay Calm & Get the Facts

    •  Listen, write down details, and thank anyone who raised concerns. Avoid overreacting.
    • Take time to process before talking with your child.

    ✅ Step 2: Talk with Your Child

    • Use a calm, supportive tone. Avoid accusations.
    • Ask:
      • “Do you know what this is about?”
      • “What happened from your perspective?”
      • “Can you see how the other child may feel?”
    • Make it clear: Bullying is serious and must stop.

    ✅ Step 3: Take Action

    • Support school policies. Work with teachers, social workers, and administrators.
    • Stay in contact for updates. Don’t excuse bullying, even if it happened only once.

    🏠 At Home

    • Set clear, consistent rules and consequences.
    • Monitor behavior—especially online and with peers.
    • Provide positive outlets for energy and emotions.
    • Spend time together. Praise good behavior.
    • Encourage empathy, conflict resolution, and respectful talk.
    • Model calm, respectful behavior in the home.

    🚫 Avoid:

    • Blaming others or minimizing their behavior
    • Making excuses (“They were just standing up for themselves.”)
    • Confronting other parents directly
    • Praising aggressive behavior

    🧠 When to Get Help: 

    • If bullying continues, your child struggles with impulse control, or you’re unsure how to intervene, seek support from your School Social Worker or a mental health provider.

    💡 Remember:
    Children make mistakes—but with support, they can grow from them.
    Focus on solutions, stay involved, and guide with care.