Bullying is Not “Just Being a Kid”: It Can Kill
Having a child that is being bullied by a peer can be heartbreaking for parents because you feel helpless. Being bullied is not part of growing up or part of the school experience. A child that is bullied by their peers begin to feel that they are not good enough, and may feel like they don’t fit in. These types of feelings can be the beginning of depression for the child, which can lead to them not wanting to live if this is what they have to live through. Being bullied can and has caused children to think that the only way to escape it is to take their own life. If your child is being picked on or bullied at school it is up to you to protect them by going to the school and talking to school administrators, meet with the bully’s parents, and discuss what needs to be done to stop this. If you can’t get anywhere with the school or the parents, there are other things to do to keep your child safe. Go to the police department and report the bullying. You can get a restraining order for the child doing the bullying and in some cases bring charges against them for what they have done. You have to help your child before your child is gone.
