How to Persuade a Child to Return to School After Bullying

A child experiencing bullying at school may wish to escape by avoiding school after the incident. When you determine that your child is a victim of bullying, you may have some challenges ahead of you as you support and encourage your child through the pain and embarrassment that can follow. Eventually, your child must return to school, though it may take some persuasion to prepare your child to face his peers -- and possibly the bully -- with confidence.

Instructions

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      Work with school officials to plan the school return, advises educator Amanda Morin, with the Education.com website. Because the school has official details and information about the bullying situation, as well as involvement in your child̵7;s school welfare, it is important to have all parties participating. Specifically, discuss the protective steps the school will take to ensure your child̵7;s comfort and safety.

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      Talk with your child about how the school will keep her safe. This may include escorts for your child on the playground, in hallways and in the bathroom, if necessary. Tell your child exactly how she will get to school and home from school, and where you, or another caregiver, will meet her. Help your child understand that you and the school will make sure she stays safe at all times.

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      Discourage your child from staying at home, if he has been out of school for any period of time. Make sure during school hours he stays busy with school activities. Prohibit him from playing games or engaging in other entertainment pursuits during school time.

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      Provide your child with therapy if the anxiety he feels regarding the bullying situation and school does not dissipate enough to make him able to attend school. Cognitive behavioral therapy can provide a child with skills necessary to identify and face fears, advises the Good Therapy.org website.

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      Encourage your child with positive feedback when she takes the first steps to face her fears. Positive encouragement can help your child feel empowered and strong as she faces her fears.

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      Give your child a small object of yours ̵1; something that will fit in his pocket ̵1; suggests the Nick Jr. website. This small security object may help your child feel closer to you while he̵7;s at school.

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