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Bullying versus Conflict: What is the Difference?
Conflict
- Conflict is a disagreement or a difference of opinion or interests between equals.
- The people involved in a conflict may disagree vehemently and emotions may run high.
- When conflict is badly managed, it may result in aggression.
- In a conflict, both parties have power to influence the situation.
Why is there a need to differentiate between the two?
- Students who accuse other students of bullying, when in fact, there is only a conflict or misunderstanding.
-Parents who believe any teasing or name calling is bullying.
- Students who see nothing wrong with making fun of someone because they are "just playing".
- Parents who feel their child is only joking around with other kids and the school is blowing it out of proportion but, in fact, their child is bullying other children.
Bullying
How can parents help?
- Involves an imbalance of power:
-Physical- strength, size
-Mental- Intelligence
-Social- Popularity
-Emotional- Blackmail
- There is intent to harm.
- Worsens with repetition over time.
- Victim experiences ongoing fear and/or terror.
- Listen to your child. Listen as your child comes up with his own solutions. Some of his solutions may appropriate, others may not, but your child will benefit from trying to think things through and possibly solving the problem on his own,
- Teach your child nonviolent ways to deal with bullies, like walking away, playing with friends, or talking it out. Help your child act with self-confidence. With him or her, practice walking upright, looking people in the eye, and speaking clearly.
- Talk to your child's teacher. He/She may not know the bullying is occurring. If the bullying continues, schedule a meeting with the principal.