How does your child's (children's) school deal with the problem of bullying?

Question

I should clarify. This isn't about my child. I was wondering if there are any good programs for addressing the bullying problem in general. Since this is back to school time, I figure bullies will be back to their tricks soon too.

Please list whether your child's school is grade school, middle school, or high school. Thanks!

Answer 1

I live in Canada and we have a certain school here called Waldorf. It's not the usual school, it's more of a private school.
In Waldorf not only do Teachers teach, but students teach each other, and bullying, rough housing, name calling, etc. is strictly forbidden. Any student caught doing such an act is giving one and only one chance to make up for his/her actions, and if they still proceed, they are removed from the school.
Waldorf does require payment to attend, however, they base the payment on your income, so if you can't afford it and you're still hoping to get your child raised in a safe and happy environment, then arrangements can be made.

I only wish I went to Waldorf, but my parents didn't know about the school, as most people do not know because it is a private school.

My advise to you is, try finding a private school such as Waldorf, public schools, like the one I went to, do nothing to deter bully's. I feel sorry for any child that goes to a public school and has a rough time.

Or, if you have the time, try home schooling. It really isn't that hard.

Answer 2

I would be asking the school that question right now: the teachers, the principals, the PTA: what programs do we have in place to address the issue of bullying.
I am a teacher and I can tell you that the best way to combat a bully is to give your child positive self esteem. Stand up for what they believe in, stay away from the bully, be with a group of kids...bullies don't usually go into a group, etc.
But, the school system needs to continue to be held accountable...it should be zero tolerance however, it really isn't. Just because they are bullies they can't be deprived of their education.

Answer 3

my child was in a public grade school when he was bullied. The school supposedly had a zero tolerance policy. The kids that were tormenting my child, who by the way is autistic, got called to the office, had thier hands "slapped" and went on their merry way. It wasn't their first offense either. I think each school is different and it has a lot to do with the temperment of the principle in charge and how the parents react. Obviously we didn't put up a big enough fight to get the proper punishment for what was done to our child.

Answer 4

My son is 10 yrs old and starting 5th grade, he is also starting a t new school. Last year at his old school there was a boy his age that the teachers were even affraid of(!!!), he was only 10 at the time. well, he was so bad that he was kicked out of every school in the district. I called my sons former teacher and found out that this 10 yr old bully killed a 7 yr old in summer school!!! I was schocked that he was even allowed to attend summer school. It turns out that the boys parents started taking him to anger management and the school decided to give him one more chance. well, he became angry at the 7 yr old after they were paired up for a math quiz. the 10 yr old stabbed the 7 yr old in the neck with a pencil! the 7 yr old bled to death before emergency crews could stop the bleeding.......know what the 10 yr old got out of it???? He will be housed in juvinille until he is 18........THAT'S IT, THATS ALL HE GOT FOR TAKING ANOTHER LIFE..........THAT'S HOW MY SONS OLD SCHOOL DEALT WITH IT.........GO FIGURE.

Answer 5

My son's school has a large program to educate students and a zero tolerance policy for the students who choose not to listen to the program. The students are suspended or given detention and long-term offenders are sent to an emotionally disturbed class within the district.

Answer 6

Our school carries the "No Bullying Policy" and the use a dicipline step system for those non followers.

Answer 7

We don't deal with it. My children are homeschooled. Children shouldn't have to be subjected to the so-called "socialization" that they receive when the go to school.

Answer 8

talk to a school councelor

Answer 9

talk crap back dontt take nothing from anyone.