• 1
    Use the opportunity to talk

    When you try The Letter Challenge, discuss what your child might say to bullies. Hopefully they'll never experience bullying, but if they do they'll be better prepared

  • 2
    Take a prompt from TV

    If you see a bullying incident on a TV show (or in a movie or book), use it as a conversation-starter. Chat with your child about how they might stand up to bullies should they ever find themselves in that situation

  • 3
    Don't let bullying be a taboo subject

    Encourage your child to talk about any incidents they're concerned about, and discuss experiences you or another family member had at that age

  • 4
    Help your child tackle cyberbullies, too

    Keep an eye on your child's internet activity, especially their social networks

The Letter Challenge activity sheet

Use The Letter Challenge activity to give your daughter or son the confidence they need to put bullying behind them.

  • The Letter Challenge
                
                
                

Related articles

  • Mum and daughter hugging
    Family, friends & relationships
    Articles and activities to help parents communicate with children & offer support with friendship problems, sibling relationships and body image
  • Dealing with teasing and bullying around appearance
    Dealing with teasing and bullying around appearance
    Informacje dotyczące zastraszania i różnych jego rodzajów, w tym nękania w szkole i w sieci, przyczyny nękania i sposoby przeciwdziałania.
  • respecting-and-looking-after-yourself
    Respecting & looking after yourself
    Articles, activities & relationship advice for parents to help their teenage child overcome low self-esteem & build body confidence during the stages of puberty
  • Media culture and teens
    Media & celebrities
    Advice for parents on how the media, advertising and celebrity role models influence young people's body image and self-confidence