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An estimated 20% of students between 12-18 years old in the U.S. have been bullied and that number increases if you look at social media, where 53% have been cyberbullied. Getting singled out and ridiculed can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression in kids. Imagine waking up every day and knowing you are going to be the focus of unrelenting torment from a classmate or teammate or kid in the neighborhood. And when it’s your child who is the victim it’s heart-breaking and infuriating. In fact, 74% of parents worry their children might be bullied at some point, according to Pew Research. For many, it’s their top worry.
Let’s get something out of the way for the crowd who says our kids need to toughen up and stop being so sensitive. This isn’t about buddies good-naturedly teasing each other or a child still learning how to accept constructive criticism. [Read more...]
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