Sometimes, we experience something and we're not sure what to call it. Bullying is one of those things. You might be learning in school or other programs what it is, exactly, and what counts as "bullying" (we talk about that on IML too) . But even if you know the facts, you still may not want to use the B word. Giving it a name can make it more real and often, more serious.
This week in our Advice section, we tackle questions from two people who seem to be feeling that way. One is a boy named Robby, who wrote to us about how he's picked on for everything but doesn't think he's actually being bullied. We showed this question to our expert, a school social worker, and we decided to pass it on to our IML Mentors to see what kind of wisdom they could share. The Mentors are a group of teens, aged 14 to 18, who respond to advice questions sent in by IML'ers; they're chosen for this job because they have experience helping other young people and are great at writing and expressing themselves. The Mentors didn't disappoint with Robby's question! They came up with some terrific advice. The whole idea behind the IML Mentors is that you're getting some input from people who are a little older than you and have just gone through all the stuff you're going through, and have lived to tell the tale!
We also have some responses to last month's Parent Advice question, from a Minnesota mom named Jean. Although she didn't use the word, Jean's daughter is experiencing a type of bullying that involves excluding and ignoring someone. IML'ers just like you wrote in with lots of wonderful advice for Jean, and we chose some of the best ones to feature on the site.
If you or someone you know is experiencing something similar to what Robby and Jean's daughter are going through, we hope this advice helps you!
This week in our Advice section, we tackle questions from two people who seem to be feeling that way. One is a boy named Robby, who wrote to us about how he's picked on for everything but doesn't think he's actually being bullied. We showed this question to our expert, a school social worker, and we decided to pass it on to our IML Mentors to see what kind of wisdom they could share. The Mentors are a group of teens, aged 14 to 18, who respond to advice questions sent in by IML'ers; they're chosen for this job because they have experience helping other young people and are great at writing and expressing themselves. The Mentors didn't disappoint with Robby's question! They came up with some terrific advice. The whole idea behind the IML Mentors is that you're getting some input from people who are a little older than you and have just gone through all the stuff you're going through, and have lived to tell the tale!We also have some responses to last month's Parent Advice question, from a Minnesota mom named Jean. Although she didn't use the word, Jean's daughter is experiencing a type of bullying that involves excluding and ignoring someone. IML'ers just like you wrote in with lots of wonderful advice for Jean, and we chose some of the best ones to feature on the site.
If you or someone you know is experiencing something similar to what Robby and Jean's daughter are going through, we hope this advice helps you!
