Stop Bullying

Did you know that if you have a child in middle school as I do this is when they are in a transition from childhood to adolescence. Doing this time bullying is mostly reported from 6th to 8th grade. Students can be bullied in many different ways from physical, cyber, and texting. It is important that you take the time to sit down with your child to talk about the affects of bullying. Children might be lucky and not experience bullying, but they might be a witness to it.

One of the best approaches is to keep communication with your child about the issue and talk about it openly. Explain the issues that could bring on bullying such as religion, sex, race, and the way they act. It is not just about talking with your child but also listen to them.

Keep an eye on your child to see if you notice a change in mood or behavior and then explore what that cause could be. Keep a record of what is happening and where. If cyber bullying or text bullying is experienced take screen shots of the offense. Then utilize the reporting procedures to report it so it can be caught before something bad happens.

In Richland 2 Policy JICFAA Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying can go deeper in establishing and addressing Bullying, it even talks about false reports. However there is not a stream line reporting procedure outlined in policy or in students hand book. After talking to teachers and staff it is up to them to report if they feel it is warranted. While teachers and staff have so many other issues that they must also tend to they could stand for some help with a policy that outlines how to create and file a report.


Did you know that middle school is a critical time for children, as they transition from childhood to adolescence? As a parent with a child in this stage, it's important to be aware that bullying is most frequently reported between 6th and 8th grade. Bullying can take many forms, including physical, cyber, and text-based harassment. It's crucial to sit down with your child and discuss the impacts of bullying, whether they experience it themselves or witness it happening to others.

One of the most effective ways to address bullying is to maintain open communication with your child. Talk about the various reasons why bullying might occur, such as differences in religion, gender, race, or behavior. It's not just about talking; it's also important to listen to your child and understand their concerns.

Keep an eye out for any changes in your child's mood or behavior, as these could be signs of bullying. If you suspect something is wrong, investigate the cause. If your child is experiencing cyber or text-based bullying, take screenshots of the offending messages. It's important to document what is happening and where, and to utilize reporting procedures to address the issue before it escalates.

In Richland 2, Policy JICFAA addresses harassment, intimidation, and bullying in depth, including false reports. However, the policy does not provide a streamlined reporting procedure in the student handbook. After speaking with teachers and staff, it's clear that reporting is often left to their discretion. While teachers and staff have many responsibilities, a clearly defined policy on how to create and file a report would be beneficial.

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Posted on 26 Aug 2024, 15:32 - Category: News