What parents can do about childhood bullying An expert explains
how to determine if your child is a bully or a victim — and how
to take appropriate, effective action! By Marlene Snyder, Ph.D.
If you're a parent concerned about bullying, it's important to
recognize the signs that a child is a bully, as well as the
signs of one who is being victimized. This is especially true if
your child has a learning disability (LD) or Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), conditions which make
kids more vulnerable to bullying. Being alert and observant is
critical, since victims are often reluctant to report bullying.
Many victims don't report it to their parents or teachers
because they're embarrassed or humiliated by the bullying. They
may assume that adults will accuse them of tattling or will tell
them to deal with it themselves. Some victims believe there is
nothing adults can do to get the bully to stop. Naturally,
bullies don't discuss their misdeeds with their parents or
teachers. If their bullying beha