Kids Lessons 4 Life -Bullying Resource Demo

[asmaa1301]

no bulling



[lilnunni]

ay , ya'll check out my No Bullying video Im a 7 yr old rapper. Shout out to the girl i made it for that was being bullied at school

[robertacollins1966]

as far as my daughter is concerned, she'll remember some information typed on a computer screen easier than something written on a piece of paper :-)

[TheMjenkins66]

in no way are children too young for multimedia! there's actually something amazing about kids and multimedia. the younger the generation the more comfortable they feel with computers and technology.

[melanieberts]

@TheMjenkins66 children love multimedia. it's some grown-ups that feel threatened by it :-)

[myiramgudenberg]

@melanieberts multimedia is fun in itself. children adore it and retain information presented that way better

[jbonnerot890]

bullies rely on victims being scared to death so they won't share with anyone, so the most challenging part is parents getting their children to talk when something's wrong.

[CorinneBNRD]

We had a severe bullying situation at school and now that I'm better educated, I feel much more confident as a parent.

[stevenstracy96]

I'm dealing with a bullying situation at my daughter's preschool right now. I took a look and I find this resource really helpful.

[MrChristopheplantier]

@stevenstracy96 I'd agree with you. Helping children to fight bullying is a very important skill every parent should be equipped with. After all, who does your little one run to when they're in trouble? you!

[Bella923ful]

@MrChristopheplantier true! kids know mommy and daddy know best! 

[tiphanyperez]

just got it and totally love it!

[CelinaJCQ]

@tiphanyperez me too! it's just what parents need!

[theresameyers22]

great resource! priceless, I'd say! thanks!

[Kevin61451]

it's just one of those things everybody knows is wrong but we keep on tolerating

[jewelsstephanie]

unfortunately there's no guidebook or textbook that teaches you how to be a parent

[nad1aem]

@jewelsstephanie I've thought exactly the same thing when my 14-year-old started changing and getting into his rebellious stage ... I was feeling like I was doing everything wrong and at the same time I didn't know any better.

[taliascott91]

children should be encouraged to talk about bullying. a lot of kids would feel embarrassed to share they've been bullied or would be threatened not to tell.

[rosyrivera91]

bullying these days surpasses the level of just an angry person who is habitually cruel to smaller or weaker people cuz these days kids carry guns and even kill each other.

[Bella923ful]

@rosyrivera91 it doesn't take to look any further than just turn the TV on, bullying is getting on a totally new level and taking new forms ever day. cyberbullying is one of them

[dvdlaurent91]

the bad part is bullying is a part of life for many and one can only hope it won't last forever

[Camillegr8]

@dvdlaurent91 bullying is a cruel and dangerous behavior which shouldn't be tolerated under any circumstances

[robertacollins1966]

bullies are getting more and more creative these days. they use subtle ways to bully that teachers are not even aware of

[melanieberts]

@robertacollins1966 I tend to agree with that. in my daughter's school there's a girl who's using this exact way, subtle bullying. and because she's generally considered as a good student, my daughter feels reluctant to complain to teachers as they just won't believe her.

[Brice02M]

@melanieberts your daughter shouldn't be discouraged from bringing this to the teacher's attention anyway. they may not do anything right away but it will definitely help when the next complain comes in.

[jerscott64]

there's no need to necessarily confront that girl directly. your daughter might just "out-nice" her anytime that girl walks in by brushing her politely to the side

[CelinaJCQ]

@melanieberts There isn't much you can do in that case. Just tell your child to be strong and find herself other friends. this girl is just not worth it.

[13dorken]

@melanieberts The first thing one would thing is have the child stand up for themselves if it

were a kind of more obvious bullying.

[Doleman234]

@melanieberts it would probably be taken more seriously if it were an adult that tells the principal or head, not necessarily the teacher

[myiramgudenberg]

Every teacher and parent should be equipped with tools like that.

[melanieberts]

Love it! Just got it and I"m so happy I did. My daughters adore it too.

[13dorken]

I've been wondering can this be used equally with younger and older kids, say early teens?

[Kevin61451]

I actually used the tool in my classroom. I have to say I was impressed by the way children got personally involved in each task or activity.

[Bella923ful]

this resource really helped us. Thank you so much!

[jbonnerot890]

this is the right thing for my daughter. she always feels overwhelmed with crammed with text books and stuff

[13dorken]

I loved it so much. I'm both a parent and an educator and I found it of great help! Thank you!

[dvdlaurent91]

ideal for confused parents like me.... as someone who's been bullied himself I feel really lost when it comes to how to deal with bullying

[jerscott64]

@dvdlaurent91 it's hard to give someone advice with an issue you haven't overcome yourself. I've been there too but fortunately with a pro's help and therapy I feel much better about myself and I am proud to be a confident parent now. And of course, I'm happy I found an interactive resource like the one here. It makes it a lot easier.

[Brice02M]

@jerscott64 being picked up on as a kid myself, especially middle and junior high, I've always tended to blame myself for letting them see me as a target. I should've done something to defend myself

[Doleman234]

this is a great resource. and don't forget your child may end up on both sides of the fence - the bully and the bullied one

[TheMjenkins66]

@Doleman234 commonly, people are more concerned about the underdog in the situation, the bullied kid. can't deny, though, that bullies as well are kind of victims, too, as bullying is often a reaction to something the child has gone through

[Camillegr8]

@TheMjenkins66 This is actually true. In our case, my son had started acting up in school bullying everybody around. After some weeks of therapy, it turned out his behavior was actually caused by depression!!!!

[Camillegr8]

I guess that's something the bully's parent might use as well. the truth is that both the bully and the bullied one need help

[Brice02M]

a great tool. this is exactly what parents need.

[CorinneBNRD]

wish teachers got more engaged in solving bullying issues. some teachers think of themselves strictly as just lecturers and the pedagogical aspect of their job is being neglected

[CelinaJCQ]

@CorinneBNRD you can say that again. I even heard that in some countries they're not even trained as pedagogues but rather just specializing in the subject they teach

[Bella923ful]

Great resource, thank you! I found some really useful and practical tips.

[nad1aem]

Parents should know that a great part of children who bully have actually been frequently exposed to abusive scenes in the home and are often victims of depression and anxiety themselves.

[Kevin61451]

@nad1aem I couldn't agree more. This is exactly what we were talking about with a friend in the office today. in fact, great part of bullies have actually being bullied at some point.

[DIY922]

It's a great thing that someone has even thought of something like that. Bullying is unhealthy for both the bully and the victim.

Most bullies end up in prison in adulthood due to aggressive and criminal behavior, whereas the bullied kid grows up with deteriorated self-esteem and depression issues.

[Stellzzzz1]

Great resource, just love it. A wonderful teachers' and parents' education as well.

[MegaDannySh]

@Stellzzzz1 sometimes I feel like teachers are in bigger need of education on the subject than parents. As a parent you're more emotionally attached to the child and therefore care more. it's teachers that often act like it's not really any of their business.

[JSarah09]

The thing is that many adults do not know how to intervene in bullying situations, therefore bullying is often overlooked.

[lindawinston32]

Funny how school premises are the main location for bullying, it is still one of the most persistent, yet neglected

problems in those.

[Kevin61451]

Bullying is a serious issue and parents definitely need help with practical advice on how to deal with it. Just a single google search on the topic will give you an idea of the massivenss of the problem.

[TheMiranda0987]

I'm having exactly the opposite problem. My 8th grader likes to harass and embarrass his mates and exercise power on them.

[kidslessons4life]

Parenting is definately the most rewarding and challenging experience! I look forward to the release of our future resources designed to help parents tackle some of life's tricky issues with kids.

[CallM3Dee]

people say there's no parenting guide to teach you how to be a parent, and God, it's so hard to watch your little one depressed and knowing that something's bothering him but he just won't talk.

[MrFajization]

We've got a bullying problem at home and it's totally taking a toll on our son's self-esteem and dignity.

[nad1aem]

@MrFajization then you will have to do what you have to do to address the problem and take the bull by the horns as early as possible. Research and studies show that bullying and teasing in early age can cause serious self-esteem issues, even depression when adults.

[MrsEneify]

A great tool for both parents and educators and knowing how to deal with bullies is an essential survival skill.

[nadeen241]

Wish I had come across something like that when my child was younger. Not that it's too late though :-)

[nad1aem]

From an educator's perspective and experience, I can say that the impact of visual materials on children's attention and motivation far outweighs that of a text- based information. They trigger visualization strategies, crucial to developing problem solving skills and help them retain way more information.

[vantagemastermind]

Love this resource. It's a great tool to educate your children about the impact of bullying.