August 16, 2021 - 07:30 BST Ainhoa Barcelona When we were compiling our Back to School digital issue which was guest-edited by Giovanna Fletcher, we felt it was essential to raise the topic of bullying. Half of young people are being bullied at present or have been in the past – a staggering statistic.
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Dr Alex and Tessy took part in an exclusive video call to discuss what children can do if they're being bullied, the role parents and teachers can play, and why we need to put an end to the notion that bullying is"character-building". Watch the video above and read their exclusive interview below.Tessy: Dr Alex, what would you say to a young person who is being bullied now and struggling? Dr Alex:"First of all, please don't think that you have to face it alone.
"When I was younger, because there was that element of shame around it, I didn't want to speak to my parents because I thought they would see it as a weakness. So I think parents should say to their children, 'If people are bullying you, it's not acceptable and we don't think it's acceptable and we're on your side.