Resources for Caregivers of a Bullied Child Who Won’t Talk About It
Bullying can be difficult for a child to handle, and a challenging situation for a caregiver to navigate - especially if children do not want to talk about it.
The Child Mind Institute has put together a list of resources for caregivers whose children are being bullied, but do not want to discuss it.
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There are a number of reasons why children might avoid telling adults that they are being bullied - they might be embarrassed about it or concerned that a caregiver might get involved and, in the process, make the situation worse.
Among the Child Mind Institute’s resources are an article on what to do if a caregiver suspects that their child is being bullied - online or in person - but won’t admit it. The resources discuss how to coax children to talk about what is happening, coach them on how to handle bullies, and figure out if and when to get the school involved.
There is an article on how to determine when ordinary teasing becomes bullying or what to do if a caregiver’s child is bullying others. The resources also include ways to support children who are struggling socially, which can make them vulnerable to bullying.
Below are the Child Mind Institute’s resources: