Talking about bullying can be difficult for everyone. There are many ways to raise the subject of bullying and start the conversation before bullying happens or if you are concerned that it may be happening.
- To learn how to talk to kids about bullying, read these tips for parents and caregivers
- To learn how to talk to an adult about bullying, read these tips for youth
How to Talk to Kids about Bullying – Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Children who experienced or witnessed bullying may want to discuss it with their parents, but not know how to bring it up. Some children may be afraid that they’ll be “in trouble” for what happened. Others may feel embarrassment or shame. A parent may notice changes in their child’s behavior and find it difficult to talk about it in a way that doesn’t make their child feel uncomfortable.
How to Talk to an Adult about Bullying – Tips for Youth
If you’ve been bullied, witnessed bullying, or bullied someone, you could use some support to deal with it. The first step is talking to a trusted adult about what you went through. This could be a parent, another family member, a friend’s parent, a teacher, coach, faith leader, or school counselor. Read some of the tips below to help you get started. Check out the videos for more examples.
