Make a game out of finding ways to praise others. Teach your child to ask other people about themselves. This can also become a fun experience that will help. Make it clear that the aim of the questions is show interest in the other person, and point out that showing interest in another person is a good way to start new friendships. It also helps to remind your child that he or she has successfully made friends in the past and can do so again.
Many parents tend to rush in to take command and administer justice.
Certainly it is important to provide support for your child. But in the long run it will be to your child's benefit if he or she becomes able to deal with such problems without your help. If your child is hurt, physically or psychologically, tend to those hurts, of course. This indicates you share a desire to avoid abuse, but also that you have confidence in his or her judgement and capacity to learn to cope with difficulties. Return to the TOP of this article.