Last Updated: 15 Apr 2026
Parents and community
Addressing bullying holistically requires multiple parties working together – involving collective action from schools, families, and the wider community through strengthened systems and processes in schools, positive culture-building, and coordinated society-wide efforts.
Parents may refer to the following resources to better support your child when an incident occurs:
How can parents support your children at home?
Parents are encouraged to model positive behaviour, use daily interactions as 'teachable moments' to explain inappropriate and hurtful conduct, monitor your child’s online and offline activities, and share concerns with schools promptly.
How can parents support your children when an incident occurs?
When a child has experienced, witnessed or has hurt someone, parents' responses when you hear of the incident conveys many important messages to the child.
Did you know?
MOE supports parents with resources related to children's mental well-being, cyber wellness and strengthening parent-child relationships. These are shared through multiple platforms such as Parenting with MOE Instagram, Parenting for Wellness Toolbox for Parents and Parenting Resources repository in Parents Gateway.
Find out more about how you can support your child here:
- 4 strategies to help your child navigate bullying situations
- Playing, teasing, or bullying? Here’s why investigating intention matters
- How to help your child come to terms with bullying
- Helping your child navigate the online world
- MOE Canteen Chats with Lion Mums - When your child says, “I was bullied”
Parents and victims of bullying or hurtful behaviours can report the incident to the school or institutions directly, or through MOE's hotline. All information provided will be treated sensitively and confidentially.