{"id":44069,"date":"2025-02-26T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T01:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/?p=44069"},"modified":"2025-02-26T15:12:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T07:12:47","slug":"breaking-the-cycle-of-bullying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/breaking-the-cycle-of-bullying\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking the Cycle of Bullying"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"44069\" class=\"elementor elementor-44069\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a8fdc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69a8fdc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401d243 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"401d243\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>How parents can support their child against school bullying \u2014 and guide them to recognise and reject such behaviour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b6fe06 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b6fe06\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef248cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef248cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A boy is filmed being slapped and kicked by other youths. A girl is taunted by classmates who call her \u201cugly.\u201d These aren\u2019t just fleeting moments of cruelty \u2014 they leave lasting scars on the victims, chipping away at their confidence and sense of safety.<\/p><p>Such incidents, once hidden behind classroom walls, now surface in viral videos online, sparking outrage and highlighting the harsh reality of school bullying. But beyond the headlines and social media debates, the victims continue to struggle \u2014 often in silence \u2014 with anxiety, isolation, and self-doubt.<\/p><p>According to Ms Sim Si Lin, Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), bullying is a form of aggressive behaviour where an individual intentionally causes harm or discomfort to another person \u2014 and it can take many forms. It may be verbal, with name-calling, insults, and threats. It can also be physical, such as shoving or hitting. In some cases, bullying is more subtle, like exclusion from social groups, persistent harassment, or online attacks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78ab0a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"78ab0a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf5a856 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf5a856\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fcda0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fcda0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE RISE OF CYBERBULLYING<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abbc677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"abbc677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-44073\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img02.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img02-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img02-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-090dd1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"090dd1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moe.gov.sg\/news\/parliamentary-replies\/20210104-bullying-cases-in-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry\u00a0of\u00a0Education<\/a>,\u00a0reported\u00a0bullying\u00a0cases\u00a0in\u00a0Singapore\u00a0have\u00a0remained\u00a0steady\u00a0over\u00a0the\u00a0past\u00a0five\u00a0years,\u00a0averaging\u00a0two\u00a0per\u00a01,000\u00a0students\u00a0in\u00a0primary\u00a0schools\u00a0and\u00a0six\u00a0per\u00a01,000\u00a0students\u00a0in\u00a0secondary\u00a0schools\u00a0annually.<\/p><p>While\u00a0physical\u00a0bullying\u00a0grabs\u00a0headlines,\u00a0cyberbullying\u00a0is\u00a0quietly\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0rise.\u00a0Unlike\u00a0traditional\u00a0bullying,\u00a0cyberbullying\u00a0extends\u00a0beyond\u00a0the\u00a0school,\u00a0following\u00a0victims\u00a0home\u00a0through\u00a0social\u00a0media,\u00a0messaging\u00a0apps,\u00a0and\u00a0online\u00a0platforms.\u00a0The\u00a0anonymity\u00a0of\u00a0digital\u00a0spaces\u00a0allows\u00a0bullies\u00a0to\u00a0act\u00a0without\u00a0immediate\u00a0consequences,\u00a0making\u00a0the\u00a0harassment\u00a0relentless.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u201cThe\u00a0IMH\u00a0team\u00a0sees\u00a0quite\u00a0a\u00a0fair\u00a0number\u00a0of\u00a0bullying\u00a0cases,\u00a0particularly\u00a0cyberbullying,\u00a0among\u00a0children\u00a0and\u00a0adolescents,\u201d\u00a0says\u00a0Ms\u00a0Sim.\u00a0\u201cThe\u00a0discrete\u00a0nature\u00a0of\u00a0cyberbullying,\u00a0coupled\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0features\u00a0of\u00a0certain\u00a0platforms,\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0disappearing\u00a0messages,\u00a0private\u00a0chat\u00a0groups,\u00a0and\u00a0anonymity\u00a0of\u00a0posts,\u00a0makes\u00a0it\u00a0more\u00a0challenging\u00a0for\u00a0authorities\u00a0to\u00a0detect\u00a0and\u00a0address\u00a0these\u00a0incidents,\u201d\u00a0she\u00a0adds.\u00a0<\/p><p>As\u00a0a\u00a0result,\u00a0victims\u00a0may\u00a0endure\u00a0hurtful\u00a0messages,\u00a0manipulated\u00a0images,\u00a0or\u00a0social\u00a0exclusion\u00a0without\u00a0parents\u00a0or\u00a0teachers\u00a0realising\u00a0\u2014\u00a0until\u00a0the\u00a0emotional\u00a0toll\u00a0has\u00a0already\u00a0taken\u00a0hold.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c2ec46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7c2ec46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6efc88e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6efc88e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e158d6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e158d6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SIGNS YOUR CHILD MAY BE A VICTIM<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7270a0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7270a0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Parents who suspect their child is being bullied should look out for certain physical, emotional, and behavioural signs. Ms Sim explains that stress and anxiety from ongoing harassment can manifest as stomach aches, sleep disturbances, and even weakened immunity, making victims more prone to illnesses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35b9c28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35b9c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Emotionally, victims often experience:<\/p><ul><li>Anxiety \u2014 as they anticipate further bullying.<\/li><li>Sadness and rejection \u2014 from being isolated by classmates.<\/li><li>Low self-esteem \u2014 as a result of feeling unworthy or unlovable.<\/li><li>Self-blame and loneliness \u2014 which can impact long-term mental health.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d401c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d401c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Behavioural changes can include social withdrawal, increased aggression, tantrums, or even regression (e.g., bedwetting).<\/p><p>If parents notice these signs, they should initiate an open conversation to explore potential stressors in their child&#8217;s school or social life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0cc720 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d0cc720\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cd41f8 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9cd41f8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0988c35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0988c35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD IS BULLIED<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f257c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f257c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img03A.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-44074\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img03A.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img03A-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img03A-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e3dd17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e3dd17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When parents discover their child is being bullied, anger is a natural reaction. However, Ms Sim cautions against certain harmful responses:<\/p><ul><li>Encouraging retaliation \u2013 \u201cWhile standing up for oneself has its place, encouraging retaliatory actions may escalate aggression or leave the child feeling trapped,\u201d she explains.<\/li><li>Blaming the child \u2013 Avoid saying, &#8220;Did you provoke them?&#8221; or &#8220;It must be because you&#8217;re&#8230;&#8221; These comments can lead to internalised guilt and self-blame.<\/li><li>Dismissing the bullying \u2013 Statements like &#8220;Maybe they were just teasing you&#8221; minimise the child&#8217;s distress, eroding trust and discouraging them from opening up in the future.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-942af14 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"942af14\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6250d40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6250d40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HOW TO EMPOWER YOUR CHILD<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e25f822 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e25f822\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Parents can help their child navigate bullying by following these strategies outlined by Ms Sim:<\/p><ul><li>Practice active listening \u2013 Give your child undivided attention, and ask open-ended questions like \u201cWhat hurt you the most?\u201d or \u201cHow do you feel about what happened?\u201d<\/li><li>Offer physical comfort \u2013 A hug or reassuring words can help them feel supported.<\/li><li>Encourage problem-solving \u2013 Guide them in brainstorming solutions, rather than solving the issue for them.<\/li><li>Build resilience \u2013 A child raised in a safe, loving family environment is more likely to develop emotional resilience, helping them cope with adversity.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d58d8d6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d58d8d6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c11a89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c11a89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHY SOME KIDS BECOME BULLIES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-606a03e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"606a03e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-44078\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img04.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img04-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img04-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f6dfcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f6dfcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While parents don\u2019t want their child to be bullied, they also don\u2019t want them to become bullies themselves. According to Ms Sim, children may bully due to unmet emotional needs.<\/p><ul><li>Some children who were bullied themselves may resort to bullying others to regain a sense of control.<\/li><li>A child who feels frustrated, lonely, or rejected may turn to aggression as an immediate outlet.<\/li><li>Environmental influences, such as exposure to family conflict or aggressive role models, can also normalise bullying behaviour.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ab830d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ab830d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f20316b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f20316b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HOW TO TEACH KIDS THAT BULLYING IS WRONG<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bf68ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bf68ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most effective ways to prevent bullying is to teach empathy from an early age. Parents can:<\/p><ul><li>Read books or watch videos on the subject and discuss the emotions of the victims.<\/li><li>Ask reflective questions, such as &#8220;How do you think your classmate felt when you called her names?<\/li><li>Draw from personal experiences \u2013 \u201cRemember how upset you were when someone did that to you?\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97a6524 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"97a6524\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a23922c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a23922c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS ACCUSED OF BULLYING<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-143d0fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"143d0fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-44079\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img05.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img05-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frontline_Bullying_Img05-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-276d9bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"276d9bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If a parent is told that their child has bullied a schoolmate, Ms Sim advises against reacting with immediate scolding or punishment. \u201cSuch reactions send the message that a third party&#8217;s account is more important than your child\u2019s perspective, potentially closing off vital communication,\u201d she points out. Instead, parents should:<\/p><ul><li>Stay calm and listen \u2013 Approach the situation with curiosity, asking open-ended questions to understand their child\u2019s emotions and intentions.<\/li><li>Identify the underlying cause \u2013 \u201cOften, a child&#8217;s behaviour stems from innocent intentions, such as frustration with a situation, but may be expressed inappropriately,\u201d Ms Sim explains.<\/li><li>Guide them towards responsibility \u2013 Encourage your child to apologise, repair relationships, and understand the impact of their actions.<\/li><li>Set appropriate consequences \u2013 \u201cParents should enforce consequences for bullying while explaining why such behaviour is unacceptable,\u201d says Ms Sim. \u201cThey should balance this with reassurance of their unconditional love to help the child learn without feeling shamed.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-488b7a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"488b7a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bullying in schools is a serious issue, but parents can play a proactive role in both protecting their children and preventing them from becoming bullies. By fostering open communication, emotional resilience, and empathy, families can help break the cycle of bullying \u2014 and create a safer, kinder environment for all children.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1c9fde e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c1c9fde\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80b4275 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80b4275\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHEN TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ba33b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54ba33b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Counselling and therapy can help children navigate their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c34e58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c34e58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>For victims of bullying<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-611eba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"611eba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sadness and anxiety are natural reactions, but if your child continues to struggle emotionally long after the bullying stops or expresses feelings of worthlessness, professional help may be needed. \u201cAdditionally, if the child struggles with specific skills, such as assertiveness, professionals can offer targeted support,\u201d says Ms Sim.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a454af0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a454af0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>For bullies<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48bc595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48bc595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bullying behaviour often signals unmet emotional needs or personal struggles. \u201cIf you are unable to help your child develop healthier ways to express themselves, seek professional help. This is especially important if aggression is linked to external stressors or persists despite informal intervention,\u201d advises Ms Sim. Therapy can uncover underlying issues and guide children toward positive behaviour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-498f4c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"498f4c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Useful Helplines\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinklefriend.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tinkle Friend<\/strong><\/a><strong> by Singapore Children\u2019s Society<br \/><\/strong><em>A national toll-free helpline for primary school children.<\/em><\/p><p>Tel: 1800-2744-788 (Mon to Fri, 2.30pm to 5pm)<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.org.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Samaritans of Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Round-the-clock emotional support.<br \/>Tel: 1767 (24 hours)<br \/>WhatsApp: 9151-1767 (24 hours)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edce1a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"edce1a9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be08bf1\" data-id=\"be08bf1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64682c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"64682c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d53f58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d53f58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: left; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); letter-spacing: -0.21px; color: #105cab;\">Like our stories? 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