How to Stop Children from Gossiping- Children Gossiping and Bullying

The best method to stop rumors and bullying is to never, ever propagate them.  This is a life skill that needs to be instilled as a life lesson with our children. Parents who guide and provide explanation to their children on how they should reason when other children are slandering others gives them the opportunity to stand up for themselves and what they believe is correct.  Examples on guiding your child on what to say when rumors or gossiping emerges in everyday conversation would be, “I don’t want to talk about this.” Or if they do hear something, just keep it to themselves.  If it´s not their story to tell, then don´t tell it to others is a motto our CEO Mrs. Thalya uses with her daughter Liah who is 9 years old.  Below are some other tips to help your child understand why gossiping and spreading rumors is a form of bullying another child:

TIP #1: Ask your child to consider the feelings of others.

Depending on your child’s age, he or she should be able to understand the emotions of their peers. Parents can help their children determine whether their feelings would be hurt in a given situation. Roleplaying a few gossip scenarios is recommended by experts to get children thinking about the consequences of their words.

TIP #2: Set an example

Children learn by observing what their peers do. Parents have the potential to be the most influential role models for their children. Some experts believe that modeling good behavior is the most effective way to eliminate gossip. It might be time to reconsider how much time you spend with your friends complaining or gossiping.

Set a good example by speaking only positive things about others. This is a habit that children are likely to pick up on, which can increase their positive social interactions.

TIP #3: Tell them that gossiping is a type of bullying.

Your child may be unaware of the harm that gossip can cause. They may believe that because they are only words, they are innocuous. However, make it clear to them that gossiping about others behind their backs is just as bad as gossiping in their face. In fact, it is preferable to be direct with people rather than spread rumors about them behind their back.

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