Moms Talk: How Can Parents Address Bullying?

School is in session again starting Wednesday in many suburban St. Louis school districts.

For many students, it's a time of excitement over friends, fall sports, new school supplies and more.

For some, it's a time of anxiety. Suppose your child, who attends middle school, comes home and reports that someone got shoved to the ground, resulting in a skinned knee. You suspect some bullying is happening.

So onto this week's question: How would you address bullying at your child's school? Would you contact school officials or take other action?