bullying

Do you teach your child about bullying at this age? Am asking because my son comes home by the school bus and most of them are the older P5 and P6 kids. Am worried that he may be bullied as he is tiny and well, in P1. Not sure if they can understand at this age though or will just give in to the bullying if it happens.

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You can certainly teach your son a few ways to help make him "bully-proof." One would be to act out scenarios of bullying he might face and show him what the appropriate action would be. Definitely teach him that whenever he finds himself in an uncomfortable situation to tell you or another adult/caregiver. Also, teach him the difference between being assertive and being aggressive toward a bully - because fighting back won't really solve the situation and might just make it worse. Assertive communication is a healthier, more respectful way of telling others one's thoughts and feelings. Instead of aggressively saying, "Back off, you big bully!" he can say, "Please stop treating me unkindly. It's hurtful."

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Home Bigger Kids do you teach your child about bullying at this age am asking because my son comes home by the school bus and most of them are the older p5 and p6 kids am worried that he may be bullied as he is tiny and well in p1 not sure if they can understand at this age though or will just give in to the bullying if it happens