Having children who are happy in learning and playing is the desire of parents, all parents want their children to be always cheerful and able to interact with their friends at school and in the neighborhood where they live.
Maybe all parents don't want their children to be victims of bullying from their own friends, and more specifically what exactly is the meaning of the words Bullying?
Bullying is an act in which there are all forms of oppression or violence carried out intentionally by one person or by a group of more than one person who considers himself or herself or feels that they are stronger or more powerful than others. The purpose of this person or group is to hurt from physical or mental form and is carried out continuously, and if this happens to children it can affect the child's mentality until he grows up.
We can definitely conclude that bullying is an unkind act committed by one or more people to another person, and this also applies to groups of children everywhere.
Impact of Bullying on Children.
The things that are most often found in children Experiencing mental problems, and also Bullying in children can trigger feelings of low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping well, the consequences can be even more fatal because the child may have the urge to hurt himself, So for parents, don't think this bullying problem is a normal problem that doesn't need to be ignored.
Bullying can be done in various ways and can happen anywhere under favorable conditions for the bullying.
What they usually do can be through direct physical such as (hitting, pushing, pinching, kicking).
In the form of words Bullying can occur such as (making fun of names, threatening, and cursing,)
And also victims of bullying often have the potential to experience acts of sexual harassment.
Preventing children from becoming victims of bullying.
Recognize the signs
Usually, children who experience bullying both at school and in the environment where they play will show significant changes in attitude that are rarely seen before, for example the child looks more moody or suddenly turns into a quiet child, but it could also be the other way around, namely the child becomes more aggressive. when he was at home.
You can also see other signs in the attitude of children who are starting to feel afraid to go to school, often bite their nails, and also show other unnatural behavior that has never been done before. If children show this, try to ask nicely with the child. and try to answer honestly.
Be wise
When a child dares to tell him that he is a victim of bullying from his friends, we as parents will sometimes feel annoyed and answer "that's all you are a crybaby" we need to know that this can make the child even more depressed with the bullying that he has found.
As parents, try to listen to the complaints of children and teach children to dare to express their opinions to their teachers and other people.
Report to the school
In addition to teaching our children how to behave in the face of bullying, we as parents must also always communicate and discuss with the school, because no matter how small the problem of bullying, parents and teachers at school must know it, so parents and teachers can together to find a solution to the problem.
Remember the problem of bullying is not a trivial problem that is very influential on the behavior and mentality of children, and can be a burden on the child for a long time even into adulthood.
Identify and equip children to be able to face bullying and dare to fight with confidence, and also report to teachers and parents.
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