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Teens: How To Deal With Bullies
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“I’m being bullied at my school but am too afraid to tell a teacher or friend for fear it might make it worse. What can I do to make them stop?”
WORDS CAN HURT–IF YOU LET THEM
There is a very old saying that goes “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Of course words can hurt your feelings! But what this means is you have a choice over how you think about the words said about you.
NOBODY IS PERFECT
The purpose of someone saying mean things to you is to upset you. My question to you is do you think what they are saying about you is true? If not, then make believe you don’t hear them and just walk away.
If the insult is about something true, try finding humor in it. Nobody is perfect, and we all have our little imperfections and faults. One way to get around the challenge of mean words is to turn them into a joke. “Hah, hah, very funny.”
NAME CALLING IS COMMON
Unfortunately, name calling is a very normal experience in childhood, which can continue into adulthood. Therefore, it is extremely helpful to develop a good sense of humor and be able to laugh about yourself.
TAKE AWAY THEIR POWER
The best way to make a bully stop teasing you is to not give the name-caller the satisfaction of seeing you upset. By taking away their sense of power over you, the game stops being fun for them.
BE CONSISTENT
Just know that the teasing may not go away immediately, as the bullies will continue test you to see if they can still make you react. The key to your success is to be totally consistent in how you respond.
If your teen is being bullied, I can help to empower them and turn the situation around. I invite you take that critical next step, and allow me to demonstrate the support I can offer to you and your family.
Worried About Your Teen? FREE Parent Consultation.
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Is Your Teen Being Bullied?
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SUPPORT FOR TEENS BEING BULLIED
… And Those Being Identified As Bullies
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- Has your teen ever been harassed in public or on the Internet?
- Has bullying made your teen hate school, or even themselves?
- Has your teen been intimidated, made to feel less than others?
It’s time to take a new approach to this epidemic.
- It’s about teaching self-respect.
- It’s about teaching tolerance.
- It’s about getting help.
I create a safe for victims–and bullies alike–to get assistance. Bullying can be stopped! If your teen is bullying others or being bullied, I can help you to discover the cause and remedy it. I invite you take that critical next step, and allow me to demonstrate the support I can offer to you and your family.
Worried About Your Teen? FREE Parent Consultation.
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