Most parents are always looking for new tools to help them
teach their children life lessons in an informative, compassionate way. Whether
it's an everyday problem or a complex emotional issue, many parents find
comfort, guidance and inspiration in familiar stories.
For example, the story of the prodigal son helps children
understand the concept of family and how their love is unlimited. The story of
Joseph and his brothers helps youngsters learn not to be boastful, or to try to
be their parents' "favorite." And the story of David and Goliath
helps teach kids about how to deal with bullies, an all-too-frequent playground
presence.
In general, bullies are children who suffer from low self-esteem,
and who compensate for their unhappiness and lack of friends with negative and
potentially abusive behavior. Fortunately, there are many things that people
can do to help children build inner strength. Recognizing low self-esteem in a
child is the first and most important step. Other important tips for children
include:
Believe in yourself. Have confidence that you can deal with
bullies in a peaceful manner. One way to foster this idea in children is
through an animated story based on the David-and-Goliath story. A new DVD,
"The Roach Approach: Slingshot Slugger!" tells the tale in a format
that even the youngest viewers can understand. Through amusing antics and
inevitable misfortunes, the characters impart important values of love, faith,
hope and respect.
If a bully is in your class, try to pick a time when you ask
for his or her help in doing schoolwork. Remember, most bullies don't feel very
good about themselves.
If you are concerned about a bully at recess time at school,
stay close to the teacher on yard duty.
Inviting a bully to join a game that you and your friends
are playing is a good idea.
If the bully's harmful behavior continues, tell your parent,
teacher, principal or another adult that you trust.
Acknowledged by the Dove Foundation for family
entertainment, "The Roach Approach" series features outstanding
stories, music and animation that are sure to capture the hearts of many
generations to come. "The Roach Approach: Slingshot Slugger!" has
crawled onto Twentieth Century Fox DVD and VHS.
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