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Preventing bullying needs to start with early childhood education by acknowledging the challenges faced by adults in identifying and addressing bullying among young children. Then, there should be a proposal for a solution. Bullying can lead to severe emotional, psychological, and physical harm. An example of a student getting bullied would be being a new student at school and having kids call you names and making fun of you. Some psychological effects of this bullying would be that the student getting bullied is that they are mor likely to develop depression, anxiety, and have suicidal thoughts. Early childhood intervention is crucial when it comes to reducing bullying in schools. The first step in reducing bullying is education and awareness. The school’s administration can start by increasing the awareness in the school. They can provide education to the students to show them what bullying can look like. Children should be taught about the harmful effects of bullying from an early age. Teaching children about bullying can be done through classroom discussions, role-playing activities, and storybooks that illustrate the consequences of bullying. Teachers should be encouraging children to empathize with others and respect their feelings. By teaching empathy and respect, it can help students to reduce bullying. This can be achieved through activities that promote teamwork and understanding. An example of this would be group projects where the children must work together to achieve a common goal. This can

help them understand the importance of cooperation and respect for other people. It can also be done through discussions and role-playing exercises. Parental involvement is a must. Parents play a crucial role in shaping their child’s behavior. They should be involved in anti-bullying initiatives at school. Regular communication between parents and teachers can help identify potential issues early on, and they can take necessary actions. Parents and teachers should also encourage open communication. The children should feel comfortable with trusted adults to discuss their feelings and experiences. Having a safe and supportive school environment is crucial. Schools should also implement anti-bullying policies. Their policies should be clear. The schools should communicate these policies to the students, parents, and staff. Regular monitoring and enforcement of these policies are essential to ensure they are effective. It is also important that the students feel comfortable reporting incidents of bullying without them having any fear of retaliation. The schools should also be providing counseling services for children who are victims of bullying. This can help them cope with the emotional trauma and help them build resilience. Similarly, children who show bullying behavior should also receive counseling to address the root causes of their behavior.

Reducing bullying in schools is a collective responsibility that requires the involvement of educators, parents, and the community. Early childhood intervention is the key in this endeavor as it helps shape the child’s behavior and attitude towards others. By promoting empathy, respect, and understanding from an early age, we can create a safer and more embracing school environment. Snow, K. (2014, October 27). Bullying in early childhood . NAEYC. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/blog/bullying-early-childhood Foody, M., & Samara, M. (2018). Considering mindfulness techniques in school-based anti-bullying programmes. Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research. Considering Mindfulness Techniques in School- based Anti-bullying Programmes | Foody | Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research (ua.es) Preventing Bullying in Early Childhood. (n.d). http://preventingbullying.promoteprevent.org/preventing-bullying-in- early-childhood Understanding the roles of early education and child care providers in Community-Wide Bullying Prevention Efforts. (n.d.). https://www.stopbullying.gov/sites/default/files/2017- 09/hrsa_guide_early-education-child-care-providers_508v2.pdf

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American Psychological Association. (2011) How parents, teachers, and kids can take action to prevent bullying. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/bullying/prevent Cahill, D.T. (2015, August 18). To Prevent Bullying, Focus on Early Childhood. ChildTrends. https://www.childtrends.org/blog/to-prevent-bullying-focus- on-early-childhood

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