Part of preventing bullying is to ...

• A. Be physically present and ask children how others are treating them
• B. Be completely hands-off
• C. Only address bullying after school
• D. Focus solely on academic performance

Answer: (A)

Proactive supervision and open communication about how peers treat each other are essential for preventing bullying. Being physically present and asking children how others are treating them helps adults spot problems early, build trust so kids feel safe reporting concerns, and intervene before harm occurs.

The other approaches miss important pieces: a completely hands-off stance leaves warning signs unchecked; addressing bullying only after school delays support and lets incidents happen during the day; and focusing only on academics ignores the social and safety environment that affects learning. In short, staying engaged and checking in about peer interactions best supports prevention.