When Bullying Turns Violent - Bullying Prevention Community Event

Karate for Kids is committed to helping children in our community and their parents minimize the impact bullying has on our kids. This is a 100% FREE Program Sponsored by Karate for Kids!

• Kids will know what to do when a child bullies them. Parents will learn what they need to do!

• You’ll learn to recognize potential dangers and what to do if bullying turns to violence.

• Leave with the confidence that your child will also help those who are bullied.

MYTH: Bullies suffer from insecurity and low self-esteem. They pick on others to make themselves feel more important.

RESEARCH: Most bullies have average or above average self-esteem. They “suffer” from aggressive temperaments, a lack of empathy, and poor parenting.

MYTH: Bullies are looking for attention. Ignore them and the bullying will stop.

RESEARCH: Bullies are looking for control, and they rarely stop if their behavior is ignored. The level of bullying usually increases if the bullying is not addressed by adults.

MYTH: Boys will be boys.

RESEARCH: Bullying is seldom outgrown; it’s simply redirected. About 60 percent of boys identified as bullies in middle school commit at least one crime by the time they are 24.

MYTH: Kids can be cruel about differences.

RESEARCH: Physical differences play only a very small role in bullying situations. Most victims are chosen because they are sensitive, anxious, and unable to retaliate.

MYTH: Victims of bullies need to learn to stand up for themselves and deal with the situation.

RESEARCH: Victims of bullies are usually younger or physically weaker than their attackers. They also lack the social skills to develop supportive friendships. They cannot deal with the situation themselves.

- Dr. Dan Olweus,

Founding Father of Bullying Prevention Research

“It has helped me feel much stronger and much more healthy and it has also helped me understand that if I put my mind to it, I can do it. It has also helped me understand that if anyone tries to hurt me I can defend myself. I guess it gets easier each time you do something that used to make you scared.”

Jamie Pruim - Peoria, AZ

“I am proud to be a part of Taekwondo. I have learned many things from my instructors. One is how to deal with bullying.

I have learned how to have self confidence and discipline. Fear none but respect all.”

Herschel Alexander - Memphis, TN

“Our son had low self-esteem with no desire to attend school due to some bullying. With time, the kids at his school became aware that he was in taekwondo and the bullying stopped. Just like that, my son’s life changed completely. His focus changed, his self-esteem changed, his attitude changed, and he was just overall a happy kid! I’m eternally thankful for the values they have instilled in my son.”

The Navarro Family - San Diego, CA

“Because of the Bullying Prevention Program my son knew he would be able to physically defend himself if needed, but he was able to use the program and there was no physical confrontation needed. This to me is very impressive as he is not yet 8 years old. “

Buddy and Heather Allen - Thomasboro, IL

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