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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This material reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein
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School bullying prevention
Guideline for Parents
3. How to Identify if my Child is a Bully
Kids bully for a variety of reasons. Some do it to feel powerful, others do it because they are bullied themselves. Some believe it will increase their status with peers. Often, kids who bully have a difficult time empathizing with their victims.
Nobody wants to hear that their child is a bully. Yet, parental involvement is a key factor in stopping the cycle.
We must always give priority to dialogue. Even focusing attention on “positive” friendships can be of great help. Bullies often do not act alone, rather they perform their acts together with other bullies. Thus, they feel stronger and supported. The best suggestion is try to expand the kids' circle of acquaintances, letting the children spend time with precious and inspiring people that can provide them with different examples.
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20 December 2014
Final Partners’ meeting
The fourth partners’ meeting took place in Florence (IT) on 15 December 2014. The meeting had the objective to check the activities carried out since the third meeting of the project and share and assess the in progress results. A special focus has been dedicated to the presentation of the strategies to solve the case scenarios.