DILAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL

HOW TEACHERS,
PARENTS AND
LEARNERS TAKE
ACTION TO PREVENT
BULLYING
Jefry L. Bautista
Teacher I
 INTRODUCTION
Bullying is aggressive behavior that is
intentional and involves an imbalance of power
or strength. It is a repeated behavior and can be
physical, verbal, or relational. While boys may
bully others using more physical means, girls
often bully others by social exclusion. Bullying
has been part of school, and even workplaces,
for years. More recently, though, technology
and social media have created a new venue for
bullying that has expanded its reach.
INTRODUCTION
Cyberbullying is bullying that
happens online and via cell phones.
Websites like YouTube, Instagram, and
Snapchat allow kids to send hurtful,
ongoing messages to other children 24
hours a day. Some sites, such as
Instagram, allow messages to be left
anonymously.
SURVEY ON SCHOOL BULLYING

7% NEVER

32% OCCASIONALLY

47% REGULARLY

14% EVERY DAY

BOYS

GIRLS

6 7 8 9 10T
TH TH TH TH H
 HOW CAN WE HELP?
TALK SUPPORT

NOTICE REPORT
 Teachers and
01
school
administrators
Be knowledgeable
and observant

Bullying Prevention
Teachers and administrators need to be aware
that although bullying generally happens in
areas such as the bathroom, playground,
crowded hallways, and school buses as well
as via cell phones and computers (where
supervision is limited or absent), it must be
taken seriously.
Teachers and administrators should emphasize that telling is not tattling.
If a teacher observes bullying in a classroom, he/she needs to
immediately intervene to stop it, record the incident, and inform the
appropriate school administrators so the incident can be investigated.
Having a joint meeting with the bullied
student and the student who is bullying is not recommended—it is
embarrassing and very
intimidating for the student that is being bullied.
Involve students
and parents

Bullying Prevention
Students and parents need to be a part of the solution and involved in safety
teams and antibullying task forces. Students can inform adults about what is
really going on and also teach adults about new technologies that kids are
using to bully. Parents, teachers, and school administrators can help students
engage in positive behavior and teach them skills so that they know how to
intervene when bullying occurs. Older students can serve as mentors and
inform younger students about safe practices on the internet.
 Set positive
expectations about
behavior for
students and adults
Bullying Prevention
 Schools and classrooms must offer students a safe learning environment.
Teachers and coaches need to explicitly remind students that bullying is not
accepted in school and such behaviors will have consequences. Creating an
antibullying document and having both the student and the
parents/guardians sign and return it to the school office helps students
understand the seriousness of bullying. Also, for students who have a hard
time adjusting or finding friends, teachers and administrators can facilitate
friendships or provide “jobs” for the student to do during lunch and recess
so that children do not feel isolated or in danger of becoming targets for
bullying.
02 Parents
Parents of kids being
bullied
Observe your
child for signs
they might be
being bullied
Children may not always be vocal about being bullied. Signs include: ripped
clothing, hesitation about going to school, decreased appetite, nightmares,
crying, or general depression and anxiety. If you discover your child is
being bullied, don’t tell them to “let it go” or “suck it up.” Instead, have
open-ended conversations where you can learn what is really going on at
school so that you can take the appropriate steps to rectify the situation.
Most importantly, let your child know you will help them and that they
should try not to fight back
Teach your
child how to
handle being
bullied
Until something can be done on an administrative level, work with your
child to handle bullying without being crushed or defeated. Practice
scenarios at home where your child learns how to ignore a bully and/or
develop assertive strategies for coping with bullying. Help your child
identify teachers and friends that can help them if they’re worried about
being bullied.
Set boundaries
with technology
 Educate your children and yourself about cyberbullying and teach your
children not to respond or forward threatening emails. “Friend” your child
on Facebook and other social media platforms and set up proper filters on
your child’s computer. Make the family computer the only computer for
children, and have it in a public place in the home where it is visible and can
be monitored. If you decide to give your child a cell phone think carefully
before allowing them to have a camera option. Let them know you will be
monitoring their text messages.
 As a parent, you can insist that phones are stored in a public area, such as
the kitchen, by a certain time at night to eliminate nighttime bullying and
inappropriate messaging. Parents should report bullying to the school, and
follow up with a letter that is copied to the school superintendent if their
initial inquiry receives no response.
Parents should report all threatening messages to the police and should
document any text messages, emails, or posts on websites.
 Parents of kids
engaged in bullying
Stop bullying
before it starts
Educate your children about bullying. It is
possible that your child is having trouble
reading social signs and does not know
what they are doing is hurtful. Remind
your child that bullying others can have
legal consequences.
Make your
home “bully
free”
Children learn behavior through their parents. Being exposed to aggressive
behavior or an overly strict environment at home makes kids more prone to
bully at school. Parents/caregivers should model positive examples for your
child in your relationships with other people and with them.
Look for self
esteem issues
Children with low self-esteem often bully
to feel better about themselves. Even
children who seem popular and well-liked
can have mean tendencies. Mean behavior
should be addressed by parents and
disciplined.
04 Learners
Report bullying
and
cyberbullying
It is important for students to report any bullying to a parent or an adult they
trust. Often kids don’t report cyberbullying because they fear their parents
will take away their phone or computer. Parents will support their child’s
reports of bullying and not take away their phones as a consequence. It is
important for kids to remember that bullying is wrong and should be
handled by an adult.
Don’t bully
back
It may be difficult to not bully back,
but as the saying goes, two wrongs
don’t make a right. Try not to show
anger or tears. Either calmly tell the
bully to stop bullying or simply walk
away.
Avoid being
alone
 Whenever possible, avoid situations where there are no
other students or teachers. Try to go to the bathroom with a
friend or eat lunch in a group. When riding the bus, sit near
the front. If you know a student who likes to bully others is
in an area where you normally walk to lunch or class, try
to use alternative hallway routes.
Remember, report bullying of yourself or other students to
your teacher, coach, principal, and/or parent.
 CONCLUSION
Students who experience bullying may feel
overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious. If your child
or student is having trouble at school or with
friends as a result of bullying, a mental health
professional, such as a psychologist, can help
your child develop resilience and confidence. This
will enable your child to be more successful both
socially and academically.
THANKS!