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The Bully Spectrum
Your Child Could Be a Bully or a Victim
By Melanie VanNuys
- Impulsive, hot-headed and dominant
- Easily frustrated
- Lacks empathy
- Has difficulty following rules
- Views violence in a positive way
There are many different factors that can place a child at risk for bullying his peers. Statistics show, however, 
that a child who exhibits these traits comes from a home where the same characteristics are portrayed. "If the child is happy at home, they are usually happy at school," Rogers says. "If they are struggling with a poor home life, they are unhappy at school. They are angry, and it has nothing to do with the child [they bully]. They are victims themselves."
Parents want to protect their kids from harm, but occasionally kids can help, too. Teach your child some positive ways to deal with any bullying situations they encounter:
- Say kind words to the child being bullied. Let him or her know it's not his or her fault!
- Tell the child who is being bullied to talk to someone, and offer to go with them.
- Tell an adult! Go to your teacher, principal, lunch aid, playground aid, school nurse, bus driver or any adult you trust.
No child should be afraid to go to school or participate in school activities. If you would like more information on how you can help take a stand against bullies, visit Stop Bullying Now.
