19/08/2026
Bullying prevention.
Be a buddy not a bully.
I have been advocating against bullying prevention in schools for sometime. Whenever there is a bullying incident that has gone public people come out in numbers with opinions and suggestions. After a while it's then forgotten and only to surface when another bullying incident happens. The real solution is to teach bullying prevention in schools by ensuring that social and emotional skills are taught and encouraged in schools. It should however start in the home. Parents should teach their children about being kind to their fellow pupils and standing up for those being bullied. In the DK recent bullying incident there are no upstanders to stand for the victim and the bully is encouraged to go on.
As a country we need to start the bullying conversation and address the issue. Countries that teach social emotional learning have very low rates of bullying.
Bullying prevention is everyone's responsibility. By fostering respect, inclusion, and open communication, we can create environments where everyone feels safe and supported.
Tender Hearts Parenting Centre