Friday, February 12, 2010

Bullying VS Your Child's Health

Studies have shown that children who underwent chronic bullying at school have the tendencies to develop the risks of mental illnesses. It is an alarming study, especially for parents who only want the best for their children. But how do you protect your child from these abhorrent situations when most bullying happens at school? We thought schools will be a safe haven for our children but it seems that this four-walled world our children go to every day could be the cause of their mental disorder.

Parents therefore must be armed with the right tools in combating bullying and eventually safeguard the children’s best interest, whether at school, in the community or even at home. One of these tools would be the primary understanding on what to do in case the child is indeed a victim of bullying. Likewise, it is advisable for parents to be surrounded with the right people who really know the right procedures to take to prevent and combat bullying, like the school management, counseling groups, psychiatrists or even organizations that works for the end of bullying.

It is best to be prepared and well-equipped with the right tools. This could greatly mean a lot, especially when the time comes that your child report to you that he is bullied at school. Remember, as parents, we are the primary guardians of our child’s safety and well-being.

(news item: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1175953/Bullying-childhood-multiplies-risk-mental-illness.html

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