How to Help a Child Overcome Being Teased About His Glasses

Teasing can begin as early as preschool, according to the National Association of School Psychologists, and anything that makes your child stand out can be fodder for school bullies. When your child wears glasses, he might face some unwanted ridicule from his peers. Recognizing your child's struggles and addressing them can help him overcome teasing.

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      Look for signs of teasing. Your child might seem down but hesitate to tell you that she's being teased about her glasses. A change in behavior, increased anxiety, lack of interest in eating, trouble sleeping or moodiness might indicate that your child is being teased at school, according to KidsHealth.

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      Talk to your child about the teasing to gauge the safety of the situation. Teasing can be difficult on your child, but being mocked about his glasses isn't necessarily bullying that puts him in danger. Ask your child if he is being teased about his glasses verbally or if the student is making threats; for example, if the student is threatening to beat him up because he wears glasses.

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      Encourage your child to ignore and avoid the teaser. A child that wants to avoid confrontation can overcome teasing with this simple strategy. Tell your child to avoid the teaser on the playground or cafeteria whenever possible, which can reduce the teasing about her glasses. Your child can also ignore the teaser's "four-eyes" comments and avoid eye contact, thereby taking away any pleasure the teaser might get out of making fun of your child's glasses.

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      Teach your child relaxation and stress-reducing techniques. When the stressful situation of being teased about his glasses arises, encourage your child to breathe deeply or count backward to avoid focusing on the teasing.

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      Role-play with your child to prepare him to deal with the teasing. When he's prepared for being teased about his glasses, your child will be less likely to allow the unkind words to affect him. Talk to him about potential jokes that his peers might make, and encourage him to respond with a shrug, laugh or eye roll without further igniting the situation.

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      Set up a meeting with your child's teacher. If your child cannot overcome the teasing about his glasses with these strategies, it might be time for some teacher intervention. Raise the issue with your child's teacher, and allow her to express her concerns about what her classmates are saying about her glasses. With the teacher's help, your child might be able to shake those rude comments about her new pair of spectacles.

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