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	<title>Better Relationships &#187; talking to kids about school violence</title>
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		<title>How to Talk to Your Child about School Violence</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 03:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Swaniger]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[School violence has become a central concern for both students and parents. In this day and age, parents find it necessary to have painful but important conversations with their children about this topic. For instance, talking about what to do if a violent incident occurs in their school and asking what their feelings and concerns are. Some parents wonder if they should buy their child a bullet-proof backpack. As a parent, of course, you want to protect your child from even worrying about these things. But you also know that you need to talk to them about the issues, no matter how hard that may be for you. So, what to do? How can you approach the subject? Consider some of these helpful tips for talking to your child about school violence. Prepare for the Conversation Before you even sit down with your child, do your homework and prepare for the conversation. Ask what is being done at your child’s school to keep them safe. Have there been new procedures put in place? Don’t be afraid to call up the school and question them or attend a parent meeting that will be covering this topic. Also, prepare yourself emotionally to have this discussion with your child. Make sure you are in the right frame of mind to talk. Ensure a Distraction-Free Discussion When you do sit down to talk, ensure that both of you are free from distractions. That means turning off the TV and cell phones. It’s important that both of you have each other’s complete attention. This is important for two reasons: Your child will know you are taking this matter seriously and are genuinely interested in having this discussion. You will be able to put more attention and focus on both what they are saying and what they are not saying (body language). Otherwise, you might miss something important. Listen to Your Child When you do sit down to talk, actually listen to your child and hear what they have to say about the subject and their concerns. Take a moment to absorb what they are saying before [&#8230;]]]></description>
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