At what age should kids stop complaining to their teachers about bullies and tackle the problem themselves?

Answer 1

why are you asking this question is your child being bullied or is your child the bully? or even better are you a teacher being told about bullies?

I think at noo age a child should stop telling an adult that they are being bullied. Being Bullied is not a fun thing. It's actually quite sad.

You mentioned when kids should stop "complaining" Although it it s a complaint by the victim you just make it sound as if the child is bothering the teacher.

children need help during these situations since clearly if they are reporting it they obviously do Need Help. Make sense?

I personally would get involved, depending.....on how old my child is because no child will be bullying my son.and if that is the case....then I would Absolutely contact the bullys' parent/s.

If my child is old enough (h.s.) then he/she will definitely know how to fight back. It's unforrtunate because this sometimes has to be done and the bully will learn a leason from my child and then this bully will have to feel physical pain. I know this sound really reall harsh. But the thing is that bullys thrive on the Weak....and if you are talking about your child then maybe you should have him/her take boxing, tae kwan doe, karate lessons...etc.....

Bully usually tend to back down to others when their victims are not scared anymore and want to actually confront their bully

I hope this helped. I tried to tell you in the best way I can possibly think of. Didn't mean to sound rude!

But yeah, there comes a certain point in everyones life that they need to stick up for themselves and if it comes down to blows then unfortunately that is what is going to have to happen.

Answer 2

As a fifth grade teacher, I would say that kids should always feel they have a place to go and explain to someone what is going on around them. There are actually too many kids who just take the bullying and don't say anything, and in today's world we aren't just talking about the bullying that some people think of. Many times the bullying is constant and consistent and can root one individual against a whole class of peers. Bullying is taken very seriously at my school, and I feel should be taken seriously. Think about it...how easy would it be for you to learn a new idea or complete a task while being bullied all day, on the school bus and in the lunch room?

Answer 3

There is never an age and even a child well into high school should be able to feel they can confide in a teacher or parent about bullying they are suffering. Bullying is not some random one-off but it can be relentless and physically and emotionally damaging to a child. Bullies count on their victim being silent so it's up to adults to ensure that any problem is nipped in the bud.

To leave a child to fend for themselves is selfish and irresponsible. If you were being chased by a gang wielding bats, you'd expect the police to protect you so why should the child be left to face a beating or never-ending taunting?

Answer 4

Eventhough I do believe there comes a time when kids need to at least try to solve their own problems, school situations are something totally different especially now. Nowadays, kids get in trouble at school for defending themselves~learned that lesson the hard way. If your child is being bullied always talk to his teacher then the principal if the teacher doesn't get the situation under control. If you get nowhere with the principal, get the schoolboard involved. I had to call the police who were actually more willing to help and speak with the childs mom than my son's teacher & principal. They were so worried about the rights of the child bullying my son that they walked all over my son's rights, getting the police involved (extreme as it may seem) helped the school understand a little the severity of our situation~didn't help us much with the school but the police at least were very supportive & very helpful. Hopefully your situation isn't as bad as our was~Good Luck

Answer 5

It really depends on the attitude of the teachers. I know some think it's harmless but they usually don't get the extent of the bullying. Kids are always cruel and it seems they just get worse and worse with what they'll do as the years go on. If teachers are not active enough under the circumstances I would encourage my boys to help themselves!! but that's only after other efforts have been made and failed.

Answer 6

Never tackle a bully alone. There is a law against bullying and school officials and police cannot legally help if they aren't notified.Taking care of it alone is a good way to get hurt or even worse..killed.

Answer 7

children should never have to put up with being bullied there are now laws protecting children against this, teachers are adults and are more experienced in this field I feel that that call should be up to your school district, but if your kid is doing the bullying and you are just watching you should read the law because it does have a section that holds parents responsible for any physical or emotional damage that their child might inflict to another child.

Answer 8

Always talk to an adult about a bully. You have seen all the shootings in the news haven't you? It is important to bring poor or threatening behavior to an adults attention.
Never let anyone make you feel bad for doing so. If you have to take it as far as the police then do so. You can always request your name is kept private. Make sure your parents are aware of the situation.

Answer 9

Never, Fighting is NEVER the answer. Children should always inform teachers or adults about bullys. Does Columbine ring any bells?

Answer 10

you could communicate with someone about it besides the undeniable fact that it probs wont change.... You thinks thats undesirable my brothers 4th grade instructor easily inspired bullying!!! on the start of the week he ought to study the Footy (in australia) fixture and tell each and every of the youngsters who's team lost to face up and then tell something else of the toddlers to chortle at them and factor!!!! AND he ought to save a table in all lunch time if between the ppl on them did something incorrect and if it replaced into truly undesirable he wouldnt enable them eat... My mum cracked it and referred to as the faculty and they say they'd do something yet THEY DIDNT! it easily were given worse because the different instructors all started calling him a wimp and sh1t so we pulled him out.