Impact and identification of bullying
Bullying in school has a serious impact on the mental and physical health of children. Therefore, it is necessary for parents to pay attention to the safety of their children and ensure that they are not facing any kind of bullying in school. Talking openly to children and supporting them is important in this direction. Let us know how you can identify if your child is being bullied at school and what steps can be taken to stop it.
definition of school bullying
According to UNESCO, school bullying is a harmful social process that reflects an imbalance of power. It involves repeated unwanted behavior that causes physical, social, or emotional harm to students or school staff. In today’s time, it is not limited to just the school playground; In the form of cyberbullying, it can affect any child anywhere and anytime through the internet, causing serious harm to their mental health.
Signs of bullying in children
Children often can’t put their problems into words, but as an alert parent, you should pay attention to the following signs:
Physical signs: Bruises, scratches or wounds on the body for no apparent reason.
Emotional changes: The child suddenly becomes very anxious, upset, or sad. Anger or irritability can also be signs of this.
Avoidance of going to school: Being afraid to go to school or avoiding participating in school functions.
Social isolation: Stopping talking to friends or reducing social contact.
Sleep and studies: Difficulty sleeping, nightmares, or deterioration in studies.
Lost belongings: Frequent loss of clothing, electronics, or personal items.
Online behavior: Appearing upset after using the phone or Internet.
Ways to stop bullying
Discuss bullying: It is important to explain to children what bullying is so they can recognize it.
Talk openly: Talk to your children daily, ask about their experiences and feelings apart from their studies.
Increase self-confidence: Motivate children to participate in activities they enjoy.
Be a positive role model: Teach children how to treat others and speak out against bullying.
Be a part of their online world: Know what platforms your children are using and make them aware about online safety.
Be an example yourself: Children learn from their parents, so treat others with respect.
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