What Steps To Take If Your Child Is Being Bullied

Joseph Ciringione | Joe Ciringione studied business and law enforcement as an undergraduate in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Bullying in any form should have no place in society. Unfortunately, it still happens, particularly in schools. It is even said that more than half of all children are involved; they can be the bully, the victim, or a witness to this type of incidences.

No parents would want to see their kid being bullied. But if it does happen, they should take the necessary steps to make sure that their child is not permanently affected by it, and that the bullying stops.

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Ensure constructive anger

A normal response to bullying is anger, but if the family lets rage dictate their next step, the situation can worsen. The urge to immediately charge the bully, his parents, or school officials, should be avoided. Instead, it is important to channel anger into creating a constructive strategy, which involves harmoniously working with school officials.

Empathize with the child

A bullied child can feel a plethora of negative emotions in addition to hurt, including helplessness, fear, loneliness, and powerlessness. Some parents would mistakenly tell their child to toughen up or to fight back. But this could result in even more demoralization. The best thing to do is to assure the child that he has an ally in his parents.

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Study the law

There are anti-bullying policies that schools are legally required to implement and adhere to, as well as state anti-bullying legislation that covers all forms of bullying. If bullying persists, there are legal actions that could be taken.

The Art of Manliness: Reasons Men Should Cook, Too | Joe Ciringione

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. That’s true. Although at this point in my life, I have also learned that cooking for a woman is a good way to win her affections.

Although women are still the absolute rulers in the kitchen, it does not necessarily mean that men should step back when it comes to cooking. Once in awhile, I take charge of the kitchen to treat my wife and kids to a hefty meal.

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Cooking is easy, and there are a lot reasons why men should learn how to cook. Here are some of them:

Cooking builds a happy marriage. It is a fun thing for couple to do together. If both know how to cook, taking time in the kitchen to get things done can serve as a bonding moment. Do something creative and enjoy the results afterwards. Also, cooking for your wife can give her a break from her responsibilities. Cooking is a kind gesture to show that you love and care for her.

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Cooking is a life skill. Most men know how to fix their cars or build a camp fire, but most of them don’t know how to cook. Having the ability to cook also can also save you a lot of money. As long as you know what you are doing, cooking can save you a lot of time spent dining out or taking out food. To put it simply, men who can cook have many advantages over ones who cannot.

Cooking is healthy. It is one of the easiest ways to improve your diet. If you know how to cook, you have the final say on the ingredients of your meal and how it should be prepared. It also helps people be aware of what’s healthy and what not.
Cooking provides men a huge opportunity to take their life skills to another level. Learning to cook gives you independence from anyone or even from fast food.

About the Author

Joe Ciringione of Rhode Island

Hi! I am Joseph E. Ciringione, but you can call me Joe. Follow me on Twitter for a discussion on cooking and hunting.

Joe Ciringione studied business and law enforcement as an undergraduate in Warwick, Rhode Island. Beyond his sales and production responsibilities at Igus, he enjoys leading a physically-active lifestyle. His interests include cycling, playing golf and basketball, and boating, though he also spends time working on cars and motorcycles.