Through the implementation of Like Father Like Son project we wanted to equip parents and guardians of children (10-15 years old) with knowledge, skills and tools to support them deal with such issues and contribute in the prevention of bullying and children violence. Specifically, we wanted to: Design an educational framework through learning materials and AR game, based on the lifelong learning needs of parents. Motivate parents towards digital literacy and conscious parental control of mobile applications and social networks used by their children (10-15). Empower and educate parents to transmit values of tolerance and non-discrimination to their children so that they do not grow up as bullies or as victims. Raise awareness of parents, guardians, children and other key stakeholders about the importance of prevention of bullying and children violence.
The LFLS project idea is based on previous intensive work in the field of prevention of child abuse and violence. The relevant literature and publications state that key risk factors include: not conforming to gender norms, physical appearance, race, nationality or colour and that that both school and family environments could reduce abusive behaviour of children, as both perpetrators or victims and that the schools do not provide enough information that could lead to violence Also, literature reveals a certain relationship between parenting and child aggressive behaviour as to lack of authority and good communication usually correspond bullying behaviours or victimization ones. Children do not misbehave when felt monitored and understood by their parents: the parent-son conflict could negatively influence the child's self-esteem and induce bullying, either for a child to become a bully or to be bullied. Sometimes, parents do not even believe that bullying is a fact, and that this is something the child should deal with his or her peers. Following that, with the project LFLS we wanted to improve parent’s knowledge, skills and tools to support them and contribute in the prevention of bullying and children violence.