Why are Children Bullied and What Can a Parent Do?

Why are some children (and adults) singled out as targets for bullying and what can be done to prevent it?

According to the National Education Association Nationwide study on bullying, hundreds of thousands of children become victims each year, affecting nearly 30 percent of school-aged kids on a monthly basis. The acts of violence take place verbally, physically and within the cyber world and can create life-long damage.

Youth and Sports

Competitive sports offer children ages four through adult hood many benefits.  It is more common to find organized sports than sandlot.  Leagues exist for just about every age group and sport.  Team sports promote:

* Healthy self-esteem 

* Teamwork

* Physical activity

* Leadership development

* Development of problem-solving skills

* Healthy competition

* Self-discipline

* Constructive pursuits for idle time

* Friendships

                                                                                             

Although structured sports begin at very early age, many factors influence a child’s continuation of sports.  A child’s experience of the coach, his or her teammates, and parents in relation to the sports experience may leave an indelible impression.  More