BULLYING: IN OUR SCHOOLS
Bullying:
A Serious Problem in our Schools
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Bullying is a serious problem in our
schools. Children, as young as 5 years of
age, get bullied. Bullying can be a traumatic experience especially for children
who are bullied for years. Their suffering
from being bullied may have gone unnoticed by their parents, so they don’t get
the help they need. School bullying can
damage children’s self-esteem. These children become victims and they suffer emotionally, socially and academically.
There are different types of bullying.
Verbal bullying:
involves name-calling
and/or teasing. Social bullying: involves
spreading rumors, intentionally leaving
others out of activities and breaking up
friendships. Physical bullying: includes
hitting, pushing, punching and other intentional physical harm.
Parents need to be aware
of the early signs of being
a victim of bullying which
include:
• Becoming withdrawn and isolated
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• Feeling sad which can lead to serious
depression and suicide attempts
• Loss of interest in daily activities
• Sleep and appetite disturbances
• Constant worries and fear
• Low self-esteem and self-image
• Feeling helpless and/or acting helpless
• Decline in school performance
Some children don’t share with their
parents about what goes on at school. It is
important for parents to connect and spend
consistent quality time with their children.
Tips for dealing with
bullying:
• Persistent somatic complaints such as
headaches and stomachaches
• Gently ask your child about school and
friends.
• Making excuses not to go to school in
the morning
• Be sensitive when your child shares
with you that she/he gets bullied.
Listen attentively and let your child
know that being bullied is not her/his
fault.
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• Find out from your child how long
the bullying has been going on, what
has been tried to stop the bullying
and what has worked or what has not
worked so far.
• Teach your child to be assertive. It
is important that your child not react
aggressively when she/he gets bullied
Source: By Dr. Mark Bell, FACN, Board Certified Psychiatrist