Bullying in schools is the suppression of peers who are perceived as weaker. How do we know our child is a victim of bullying?
What is Bullying?
Bullying is the act of intimidating and forcing an individual or a weaker group to do something out of their will, with a view to physically, mentally or emotionally harmful through harassment and assault. Parents often do not realize, his son became the victim of bullying in school.
The most common form of bullying in school is verbal abuse, which can come in the form of ridicule, teasing or teasing in the mention of a name. If not observed, this form of abuse can escalate into physical terror such as kicking, thrashing and even rape.
Why Do Kids Bully?
Usually the offender starts bullying in school at a young age, by terrorizing boys and girls emotionally or psychologically intimidating. Children interfere for various reasons. Usually it's because they seek attention from their peers and their parents, or because they feel important and feel in control. Much bullying in schools is also spurred by imitating the actions of adults or television programs.
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James (not his real name) who always oppresses as a child, says he does it as a way of making friends in school. He added, "Usually the snarleman is the most insecure person in class."
Effect of Bullying in School
Suppression has long-term effects on the victim and the oppressor itself. For the victims, the treatment robs them of their confidence. For bullying, the effect is to be a habit and a pleasure to increase their ego.
The emotional fears and traumas that the victim suffers can trigger a tendency to drop out of school. Some children who are used to bullying in schools can eventually become cruel adults or criminals.
What To Look For ...
The victim will not complain for fear of receiving a reaction from the intruder. However, they usually show some of the following symptoms:
difficulty sleeping
difficulty paying attention in any class or activity
often make excuses for skipping school
suddenly distancing themselves from previously favored activities such as a school bus ride or a playground
looks nervous, listless and desperate constantly
How to protect your child from bullying?
With the recent increase in violence in schools, it is very important for us to take the child's concerns seriously. Investigate whether the bullying received is within reasonable limits, or you should discuss it with the teacher.
Behind their bold actions, the oppressors are basically cowards. They act evil and overthrow others to cover up their own insecurity and lack of confidence. Bullying is easily tamed when power and control are taken.
Discuss with your child to deal with bullying that is not too severe. For example, ignore mockery or non-physical disorder. Another example is to be friends with everyone else so that when the oppressor begins to act, your child has friends who help or defend her.
Tell your own experiences at school to children. This will help the child know that he is not alone in such situations.
Encourage children to engage in extracurricular activities such as courses, religious activities, boy scouts, and others where they can create other social groups and learn new skills. This will allow children to socialize and be more able to deal with unpleasant situations.
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If the situation does not improve, contact the relevant authorities and get a solution to the problem.
