What do I do if I think my child is a bully?

• Talk to your child about the specific behavior and why it is wrong. Does your child understand that the behavior is unacceptable?
   
• Calmly tell your child that bullying will not be tolerated.
   
• Ask your child WHY he or she bullied. Try to understand the reasons and offer solutions.
   
• Use consequences to teach – not humiliate.
   
• Call your child’s teacher, principal, social worker, guidance counselor to talk about what happened and strategies for moving forward.
   
• Continue to talk to your child about positive behavior and how his or her behavior impacts others.