Encourage your child to let their feelings out and then to let them go. Slinging mud can only serve to upset your child s day at school and if they don t participate in it chances are the other child won t either, or not for long anyway. Listen to your child and help them sort out their feelings but try not to get caught up in it. If your child needs your help then step in otherwise butt out. Remember children are fickle and the child that you may agree is horrible today may be once again playing with your child tomorrow.
Suicide is high among teenagers and the reason is because they have no hope for the future.
We have to teach them that although life can be difficult at times it doesn't stay that way for long. Don't be afraid to give them a glimpse at your struggles so that they can be strengthened when they are resolved. Copyright 1999 - 2000 Lisa Cline. All rights reserved.