Blog Spotlight: Curb the Bullying in Your Child

While it's frightening for parents to discover their child is being bullied, it's equally disturbing for parents who find out their child is a bully.

In her Patricia Murphy offers some tips to parents to prevent bullying.

Among her advice, Murphy said parents need to explore their children's feelings and explore their reasons for bullying.

Then, it's up to parents to teach their children empathy, respect and compassion and let their children know that bullying will not be tolerated under any circumstances. If a child continues to bully, there must be clear, consistent consequences, said Murphy.

For more tips, click here.

Throughout the April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Murphy, the project manager for the GFWC Pasco Junior Woman's Club, will explore ways to prevent child abuse.

To bring awareness to the problem, the club members have launched Pinwheels for Prevention Pasco including planting a pinwheel garden on County Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.

"We are hoping that people will see the pinwheels and then search local media outlets for more information," said Murphy. "Juniors are hoping to work with news outlets in our community to educate Pasco residents on prevention techniques."

For more information visit the Juniors' website or email GFWCPascoJuniors@gmail.com.

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