What A Parent Can Do Friends are the best protection against bullies. Aggressive kids generally pick on or attack children who are isolated because the bully does not have to worry about retaliation or teasing from the victim's friends. Parents can teach children social skills and help direct them through activities to peer groups most like them. Even children who don't express interest in group activities should be gently encouraged to participate so that friendships can be established. When kids have trouble making friends, parents can talk about and practice specific social skills and behaviors that will help kids overcome those problems.
Parents can also work together with teachers to resolve the problem.
Make sure teachers are not ignoring the problem. Encourage teachers to help the students with problem solving techniques that will work while children are at school. Schools should also create a climate of respect, protectiveness and trust that discourages bullying. Teachers and administrators should be sending a clear message that bullying will not be tolerated.