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Where Can Parents Turn to for Support?

Parentline Plus recently held discussion groups with parents to find out the truth about violence in and out of schools and, if they have experienced it, how they have dealt with it.

Violence in schools: how parents feel

Parentline Plus have been working with parents to find out how they feel about communication with schools regarding bullying and violent behaviour. We’ve looked at how involved parents feel with their children’s schools, their opinions on bullying and how parents and teachers are trying to combat these problems.

Children’s role models: Do the right ones curb violence?

Parentline Plus have been speaking to parents of 8-13 year olds about the effects of violent or aggressive behaviour on their children. One key issue that emerged from a number of parents we talked to was a lack of positive, non-violent role models for children

Controlling violence: what can parents do?

If your teen is being violent, what can you do to stop it?

Gangs, weapons and violence - is your child involved?

Recently your teenager has started to avoid you completely, stays out later and later without permission and is spending time with a new group of friends you know nothing about. Normal teenage behaviour? Or could your child be involved with a gang?

Gangs: Spot the signs

Suspicions that your son / daughter is involved in a criminal gang are not necessarily proof, though some of these indications might be...

My child’s in a gang – what now?

Your child may be scared or unwilling to discuss their involvement. It is important that they know you are available to listen and support them. Be clear that they have a choice even when they may think they don’t.

Aggression tackling checklist

Read our checklist for ways to tackle aggression and find out where you can get more support.

Violence from your teen

Parents often contact Parentline Plus asking for support when their teenager acts violently towards them. Read on for our tips...

“I’m frightened of my own child”

At Parentline Plus, we hear more and more often from parents terrorised by their violent children. Why is this behaviour more common? And what can you do if it’s happening to you?

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