The effects of bullying on today’s youth has hit epidemic proportions. The long-term damage to self-esteem on impressionable children is widely discussed, and makes headline news. With the proliferation of cyber-bullying and vulnerabilities posed by the Internet from predators, a program like this one is focused on making students aware. We give them the tools they need to stay safe in an unsafe world.
BULLYING PREVENTION
We teach your child:
- To recognize bullies and not become their victims
To carry themselves with confidence, set and respect personal boundaries, and to be assertive when seeking help
How to use martial arts defensive skills (as a last resort)
The characteristics of bullying and red flags to look for
How to avoid cyber-bullying
PREDATOR PREVENTION
We teach your child:
- The real safety issue isn’t just strangers, but STRANGENESS
How important it is to listen to their instincts and why they should always tell a trusted adult how they feel
Appropriate versus inappropriate adult behavior
Online safety and rules for families to go by
The importance of good communication between parents and children, as well as sharing with each other daily
Keep your child safe from bullies and how to recognize predatory behavior.