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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Is Your Child a Bully?

This can be a tough questions for many parents to answer. No one wants to think that their child is a bully, but if he or she is it's important to intervene and teach them respect for other children, especially children who have special needs that make them seem "different."

Teens with Asperger Syndrome tend to be objects of a bully's attention. Because kids with Asperger's can seem socially awkward, then are often tormented by bullies. Imagine how these children feel when they are continually targetted with cruel comments and even physical aggression (tripping them, throwing things at them).

How can you tell if your child is the type of person who bullies those who seem "different?" Listen to how they talk about other children. If you overhear your child mocking other kids' disabilities, step in immediately. Explain to him or her why this is cruel, and why their attitude is unacceptable.

If teachers mention to you that your child bullies other students, do not get defensive. The worst thing you can do as a parent is excuse your child's hostile behavior toward his or her peers. The sooner you deal with this type of behavior, the more likely you are to raise a child who becomes a compassionate adult who respects others.

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