Let's spend October, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, openly talking about preventing bullying from happening. Addressing this ugly behavior is something we can all do, everyday. When does it cross the line from good friendly teasing to abuse? It's probably when only one person is laughing.
Parents are the primary role models for their children and when they model kindness, inclusiveness and respect, they instruct through their behavior. Even fairly young kids can learn to recognize hurt feelings. Everyone deserves a safe, supportive environment to thrive and grow.
Here are some articles and books you can use to gain awareness about bullying, and learn how to prevent bad behaviors.
Read Some Articles From Library Databases:
Start your journey of discovery! Here's a few articles to get you started.
Akdeniz, B., & Doğan, A. (2024). Cyberbullying: Definition, Prevalence, Effects, Risk and Protective Factors. Current Approaches in Psychiatry / Psikiyatride Guncel Yaklasimlar, 16(3), 425–438. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1325195
Diac, G., & Grădinariu, T. (2023). Successful Bullying Prevention: a Curriculum Based on Cooperative Learning -- Theoretical Analysis. Romanian Journal for Multidimensional Education / Revista Românească Pentru Educaţie Multidimensională, 15(1), 657–670. https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/15.1/716
Sîrbu, I., & Bacter, C. (2021). How to Tackle Bullying in School -- Investigation Study. Romanian Journal for Multidimensional Education / Revista Românească Pentru Educaţie Multidimensională, 13, 384–402. https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/13.1Sup1/402
Check Out Some Books:
Here's a Santa Clara County Library booklist with conversation starters about dealing with bullies.
Everyone can help prevent bullying. Many middle school graphic novels address the issue, picture books too.
