Pediatric nurse practitioners are responsible for educating children and parents about bullying and discussing a plan if children are bullied. Effective interventions include role-playing and offering specific, time-tested responses for children to put into practice. These strategies empower children and parents to recognize that they do not have to be victims of bullying. Educating a child to walk away from a threat when possible and locate an adult for assistance is a better plan than encouraging the child to fight back as a default reaction, since fighting back only fuels the bullying behavior and might cause harm.
Providing an action plan to students and parents is the best way to combat bullying. When children are taught to appreciate differences and respect individuals, tolerance and acceptance can grow. For children to learn best behaviors, adults should be positive role models by mentoring them and incorporating age-appropriate approaches to teaching kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Be proactive and make an impact by preventing bullying. Empowering potential victims with education and role modeling opens the door to a safer environment and an inclusive society.
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Retrieved from:
1 https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/
2 https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/facts
3 https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019054.pdf
4 https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/at-risk