Helping Your Child Deal with Mean Words at School
When kids at school are mean, it can make your child feel sad or upset. It’s important to help them understand what’s happening and how to handle it. Here’s how you can help your child when others are unkind.
Understand Why It Happens
Tell your child that sometimes, when other kids say mean things, it’s because they might be feeling bad themselves. Maybe they had a tough day or they’re feeling scared about something.
What to say: “When someone says something mean, it might be because they are having a hard day. It’s not about you.”
Ask Questions
Help your child think about why the other kid might be acting this way. This can make your child feel better and understand it’s not their fault.
What to say: “Why do you think they said that? Sometimes people are mean because they feel sad or mad about something else.”
Remember Who They Are
Remind your child of all the good things about them. Tell them that no matter what anyone says, they are still a great person.
What to say: “You are kind, smart, and fun. What someone else says doesn’t change how awesome you are.”
Stay Calm
Teach your child to take deep breaths if they feel upset. This can help them feel better and think about what to do next.
What to say: “It’s okay to feel upset. Let’s breathe in and out slowly, and then we can talk about it.”
Solve the Problem
Talk about who your child can go to for help if someone is being mean, like a teacher or school counselor. Sometimes, it’s best to walk away from a mean situation.
What to say: “If this keeps happening, let’s think about who can help you at school. And remember, you can always talk to me.”
End With a Smile
Tell your child that understanding why people do mean things and knowing how to handle it helps them grow. Every hard moment is a chance to learn and become even stronger.
Remember, helping your child through these tough times not only helps them now but also teaches them important lessons for the future.
Mastery Martial Arts
Mastery Martial Arts classes comprehensively address the multifaceted nature of children’s self-esteem by embedding the strategies discussed above into our curriculum. We believe that building a resilient worldview is key to nurturing well-rounded, confident children who are prepared to tackle life’s challenges.
Through our tailored approach, we focus on practical skills that enhance children’s abilities to manage setbacks, solve problems independently, and view experiences as opportunities for growth. By modeling resilience, validating feelings, fostering connections, and teaching effective stress management, we equip our young learners with the tools they need to develop robust self-esteem and a positive inner worldview.
Encouraging reflective thinking and providing constructive feedback are integral parts of our classes, ensuring that each child not only feels supported but is also motivated to pursue continuous self-improvement.
Join us at Mastery Martial Arts to empower your child with the resilience and confidence that will serve them throughout their lives.
