Active Monitoring

With the rise of schools and social media in recent years, a lot of children and teenagers are subjected to socializing and communicating with one another. While that is objectively beneficiary for our children and future, a few bad apples are present within some social groups. There are many titles to bestow those bad apples but more frequently they go by the infamous name of “bullies”. Bullies are destroyers of confidence & self-esteem in youth, and I wholeheartedly believe that bullies should be held accountable and face the appropriate consequences. But when I look at the root cause, I also hold a few other people accountable, and they are the parents. The root cause is something very deep and reflects on children’s behavior and the ability to stand up for themselves. Which is why I personally hold the belief that no parent should ever leave their child unmonitored, especially when it comes to situations where bullying is suspected. And that goes for both sides; the victim and the bully. Monitoring children is key to preventing bullying. When you monitor your children, you do not only correct and teach your children and instill in them valuable lessons, but also protect them from potential bullying. And at the end of the day, active monitoring of your children is your responsibility as a parent and a valuable mentor to your children. I believe that as we stand united in the face of protecting children from bullies, we stand for a great cause that will affect our future and help our children form bonds. And it all starts with active monitoring.