Solve Bullying Problems
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Keep a record of all incidents reported to you by your child. Keep notes of everyone you speak to and copies of any letters you write. |
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Contact your child’s teacher to set up an appointment to meet. (Let the teacher know that this is an urgent matter). |
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Make a list of the points you want to cover before the meeting so you won’t forget anything. |
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Explain your concerns to the teacher in a friendly, non-confrontational manner: Be calm, courteous, firm and polite. Do not lose your temper, shout or swear. |
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Ask the teacher if she or he has noticed anything going on and ask her/him to keep an eye on the situation. |
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Ask the teacher for suggestions on how to handle the problem. |
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Arrange for a follow up meeting so that you can discuss any action that has been proposed. |
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Be sure to give the school sufficient time to deal with the situation since bullying can be a difficult problem to solve. |
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After the meeting, make a note over everything that has been decided and give a copy to the teacher. |
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If you don’t get anywhere with the teacher, do not give up – speak to someone else. (the principal, then the school board) |
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Seek legal action as a last resort. |
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