Bullying and Children
Bullying on playground is a serious concern at every school. Over at the Daily Light, an article explains why children tease, when teasing turns into bullying, who bullies and why. The consequences for victims of bullying are traumatic:
Victims of bullying may suffer from anxiety, fear and low self-esteem. They may avoid peers, school and social activities where they may be exposed to teasing or bullying. Victims may become depressed and, in some cases, suicidal. Some victims may try to bully other children as a response to being teased and bullied themselves.
We, as parents, would really like to protect our own children from any form of harm, like being bullied. But how can we know if our child is being bullied?
Spotting the problem as early as possible is better solution. Here are some tips:
1. Do schedule some time to talk with your child after school daily. Get a sense of how they were at school.
2. Be sensitive to any changes of your child’s emotions. Does he/she feel depressed? Does he/she refuse to go to school without any reason? How about after school? With unexplained cuts or bruise?
3. Attend teacher-parent meeting or make appointments to talk with your child’s classroom teacher. Through your child’s teacher, you will know more about how your child relates to other children at school. If you have any concern, talk to your child’s teacher or any other school personnel calmly and politely.
Follow this link, you can find more good advice on dealing the bullying issue.
Other related links:
Addressing Bullying Behavior – Student Wellbeing (Victoria The Place To Be)
BULLYING – American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry