Bullying can happen at any age. It is also important for you to recognise the signs that your child may be experiencing bullying and what you can do to support them if this happens
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Conversation Starters
What did you do during lunch today? Who did you play with?
You used to talk a lot about your friend Lee at school. Are you both still friends?
That character in the movie was being quite mean to the other people. What do you think the other people should do?
Strategies for you to try
Talk to your child regularly about what is happening at school
This will help you to identify when something is worrying your child. Depending on your family, it might also be helpful to have a family discussion about what is happening at school for each child. You can also share some of your experiences from being a school student. This can help to create a safe, supportive family environment.Support your child to identify a safe place and a safe person at school
Support your child to identify a school staff member they feel comfortable going to if they are having issues. Also support them to identify a place to go if they are being bullied. Your child’s school may recommend the office or library.Practice social skills
Work with your child to practice ways to respond to these situations:- How can you tell someone you don’t like it when they do that and to stop?
- How can you ask a different person to play if you are being left out?
School-age bullying: helping your child
