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avatar Anonymous

how to talk to the bullies parents

what is the best way to discuss the problems with the bullies parents and hope that your child doen't experience retaliation?

Question applies to ages: 13

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avatarBarb.Rickard
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Parents and Schools # of Thumbs Up Received (3)		 If the bullying is happening at school, the best solution is to talk to your child's teacher, the principal, and possibly the school counselor. Explain to them in detail what has been going on with your child and the bully. If the bully is someone who doesn't go to school with your child, ask the bully's parents to meet with you to discuss the situation. Try not to attack their parenting skills; just stick to the facts and try to come up with a solution.

You may also want to refer to the "Stop Bullying" EduGuide (at EduGuide.org) for more detailed information on different types of bullying and the different ways to handle each situation.
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avatarElizabeth.Johns
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Top 5 in: Choosing College, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Learning Disabilities and Special Needs, Learning Styles, Parents and Schools, Safety, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Summer Learning and Camps, Teens and Jobs, Transitions and Readiness, Motivating StudentsTop 5 in 16 Topics		 I'd be careful. Sometimes the bully's parents are bullies, too. Other times, they are parents who are blind to their kid's faults and will never believe their their precious darling would ever do such a thing. Other times, they are aware of the situation but feel powerless to do anything about it. And finally, there are the (few) parents who take you seriously and take action to correct their child's behavior.

Depending on the bullying situation, I suggest you talk to someone at the school who is familiar with the bully and his/her family and try to get a feel for how the bully's parents might respond to being confronted by the victim's parents.

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mom of kids who have been bullied in middle and high school
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avatarJenny.eduguide
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Top 5 in: Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Financial Aid for College, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Study Skills and Academic StrategiesTop 5 in 12 Topics		 More specifically, EduGuide.org has two Guides geared toward just what you are asking in your question.

If your child is a girl, read this one: Stop-Bullying-for-Girls-2338

If you are dealing with bullying with your son, then I suggest you read this Guide: Bullying-Facts-Social-Violence-Boys-2357
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