Bullying

What is bullying and how can you help your child if they are being bullied?

Text last updated: 2023-12-21

Bullying among children and young people

In their teens, young people are not infrequently affected by bullying - and bullying hits them particularly hard. Whether in real life or on the digital media network, parents are deeply affected when their own child is ostracized or humiliated. What can you do to prevent it from happening in the first place? And what if it happens anyway? Find out here how you should react if your child is affected by bullying.

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Umgang mit Mobbing in der Schule

Understanding bullying

In order to help your child, it's important to understand what exactly is meant by bullying in children.

Acting correctly in the event of bullying

Parents can support their child in many ways. On the one hand, to prevent it from getting that far in the first place. On the other hand, to take the right steps in an emergency.

Where can I find help and support?

  • Competent telephone advice and assistance is available in North Rhine-Westphalia from the central MobbingLine NRW at telephone 0211 8371911. The service for those seeking help is free and anonymous if desired.
  • You can find a counseling center near you via the Counseling Center Finder of the DAJEB.
  • Help with cyberbullying, WhatsApp stress & Co. offers the online counseling of the portal JUUUPORT for young people.

Behavioral tips and further information are available on the Internet portal www.schueler-mobbing.de

Information for children and young people on the subject of bullying is provided by the portal Seitenstark

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Read info about (cyber) bullying specifically for dads www.vaeter.nrw

Information as well as materials on the topic "What to do in case of cyberbullying?" can be found on the Klicksafe Internet portal

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You can find a detailed article about bullying among children and adolescents with many tips for parents in the Family Handbook

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Information about Hate Speech - Hate on the Net is provided by the State Prevention Agency

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