Many schools are instituting Anti-Bullying rules and procedures that include more monitoring, posted rules about bullying, mediation between bullies and victims and classroom discussions about bullying issues. If your child's school has not yet implemented such a program, suggest strongly that they consider one. Offer to volunteer in monitoring duties. Bully proof your child. Although there are more bullies than ever, the victims have not changed much.
Bullies look for children who are passive, hesitant, and socially awkward.
The preferred target is not overly popular with teachers or other students. Bullies rarely confront a victim alone, preferring an appreciative audience. Bully proofing you child involves changing some of these aspects. Encourage your child to stay with groups of friends. Bullies generally pass over victims that have even one or two friends with them.