Why are you bullying my child? He has done nothing to you!

< Back

It is not a good idea to try and tackle John’s situation directly. When bullying involves a whole group ganging up on one student, disciplinary measures or sanctions against a single classmate will not resolve the problem. Indeed, a rash and extreme reaction on your part might even worsen the situation.

As bullying is generally a group phenomenon, the problem must be addressed at its source. It may involve a particular class, with implications for the entire school.

As a first step, try to get a more precise overview of the situation. Find out whether your son is indeed being bullied by discussing the matter with his teacher. For advice on how to do this, see here. Following this, a sensitive talk with your child is advisable. More on this can be found here.