ERIC Number: EJ754652
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Feb
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Your 3-Step Plan to Stopping Childhood Bullying
Exceptional Parent, v37 n2 p64, 66 Feb 2007
Bullying can happen to any child, especially one who is perceived as "different" or who isn't prepared to respond effectively. Children with disabilities can be especially vulnerable to bullying; in fact, sometimes children are bullied specifically because of their disability. Upon discovering that their child is being bullied, parents often feel bewildered, sad, guilty, angry, or helpless. While it is important to recognize and acknowledge all of these emotions, it will not change the situation. The most effective steps parents can take are to focus on the issue and develop a plan. This article presents a three-step plan to stop childhood bullying. These strategies include: (1) Making sure that the issue is bullying and not routine childhood conflict; (2) helping children learn how to respond more effectively by teaching direct and indirect techniques for dealing with bullies; and (3) working with teachers and administrators to create a safe environment.
Descriptors: Disabilities, Children, Violence, Bullying, Peer Relationship, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Modification, Prevention, Responses, Coping, Educational Environment
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Language: English
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