Smart Woman: Bullying
By:
Updated: October 15, 2012
160,000 kids miss school every day due to fear of bullying, but it doesn't just stop at school.
Studies show children who were bullied in middle school were more depressed and had lower self-esteem than their peers who weren't bullied..
Studies show children who were bullied in middle school were more depressed and had lower self-esteem than their peers who weren't bullied..
In honor of bullying prevention month, here's what you need to know now to keep your kids safe.
"Fifteen shouldn't be so hard."
In "Phoebe's song" singer Kylie Morgan pays tribute to phoebe prince, a 15-year -old who killed herself after being bullied.
In "Phoebe's song" singer Kylie Morgan pays tribute to phoebe prince, a 15-year -old who killed herself after being bullied.
"Her story just kind of really got to me."
Here are a few things you can do to keep your kids safe!
First create a buddy system.
Pair your child up with an older friend or a group.
A study in the UK found students who had close peer support systems were more likely to report bullying incidents.
Next, empower your kids.
Children are often too embarrassed or afraid to tell adults about bullying.
Practice what he or she can say if they're bullied or how to report a situation to an adult.
Finally watch out for cyberbullies!
Save all evidence of cyber bullying don't delete it without keeping a copy for yourself!
Don't respond to rude messages and don't share personal pictures or information online or through texts.
Here are a few things you can do to keep your kids safe!
First create a buddy system.
Pair your child up with an older friend or a group.
A study in the UK found students who had close peer support systems were more likely to report bullying incidents.
Next, empower your kids.
Children are often too embarrassed or afraid to tell adults about bullying.
Practice what he or she can say if they're bullied or how to report a situation to an adult.
Finally watch out for cyberbullies!
Save all evidence of cyber bullying don't delete it without keeping a copy for yourself!
Don't respond to rude messages and don't share personal pictures or information online or through texts.
A couple other cyber tips for teens: Protect your username and password.
Don't share it with friends.
And don't post anything online that you wouldn't mind your parents seeing.
Don't share it with friends.
And don't post anything online that you wouldn't mind your parents seeing.
Readers Feel...
hello
RT @breakingstorm: Death toll from Oklahoma tornado revised down to at least 24 by medical examiner's office - @Reuters, @AP
@HeyItsDaryl_ A rain wrapped tornado is when there is a tornado, but is surrounded by rain to the point where it is very difficult to see.
Severe #Weather alerts in the northern part of our viewing area. Tune-in to #KFDX3NewsToday for the latest updates. #KFDX #TexomasHomePage
Unbelievable time lapse of the #Tornado in #moore OK. #PrayForOklahoma #TexomasHomePage #AMNewsers #KFDX3NewsToday http://t.co/ag7zkDd7EH
©1998 - 2013 Texomashomepage.com
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved