Bullying can be a hard situation for a child to handle, and a challenging one 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:
- What to Do When Your Child is Being Bullied – and Won’t Talk About It
- How to Know If Your Child is Being Bullied
- How to Arm Your Child Against Bullying
- How to Help Kids Deal with Cyberbullying
- My Child is Bullying Others: What Should I Do?
- Kids Who Need a Little Help to Make Friends
- What is Social and Emotional Learning?
