The American Psychological Association defines bullying as "aggressive behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power or strength. It is a repeated behavior and can be physical, verbal, or relational." It's important to know and remember that bullying can take many forms. Sometimes a child may be physically bullied, but many times bullying can be verbal or take the form of being excluded socially. Bullying is not a new problem, but now that technology is so prevalent in our lives and the lives of our children, bullying can happen even when children aren't in school via text messages or social media.
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It's terrifying to think of all the ways that our children can be bullied nowadays, but instead of being terrified, let's focus on how we as parents can take action to prevent our children from being bullied. We cannot control everything that happens outside of our homes, but within our homes we can educate ourselves and our children on ways to prevent bullying and what to do if bullying becomes an issue. Keep reading for tips on how to prevent bullying and what to do if it happens.