Richard Hogan: How to parent a child who is being bullied

"...our own childhood experiences are never far from our parenting strategies and if we were bullied in our childhood it can orient us in a negative way when we try to support our own children..."

When a child is targeted in a negative way by other children it can have a devastating impact on the psyche of that child. Parents can suffer, too. They can feel powerless, helpless, and unsure how best to manage their child’s emotions. 

Supporting a child who is being bullied by other children is one of the most upsetting and disturbing experiences we go through as parents. Watching our child suffer at the hands of a tormentor is incredibly painful. And of course, it can bring so much up for us.