My Steemians Friends, have you ever been bullied in your life? It is very uncomfortable if we ever experience it. Bullying, the word it seems we often hear and many occur among elementary school children to bench lectures.
Actually, what is bullying? Bullying is a behavioral pattern that aims to harm and embarrass other individuals, especially individuals who are perceived as weaker than the bullying agent. Really the impact that occurs for victims of bullying is not to be underestimated, because not only can be physically affected but the victims of bullying can also be affected by depression.
Bullying is not just happening to children but also can happen to adults. But, children are prone to become victims and perpetrators of bullying. If you already have children, there is a possibility that your child may be in this situation in his / her school setting. Then, how to fortify the child from bullying behavior? Here are some things parents can do:
Establish a positive relationship with the child from an early age, so that the child feels the parent is a safe place for him and the child can be open in telling about his experience.
Set limits on which behavior is unusual and may hurt others or behaviors that endanger others. This is so that children can understand the treatment that he got from others and also understand in order not to do it to others.
Embed the child that each individual is unique and special, and familiarize the child to see the positive side of an individual. This is so that children can accept themselves as they are and understand the differences with others.
From an early age, train a child to have a posture that shows his confidence. For example, familiarize children to walk staring forward, looking into the other person's eyes, and walking upright. This is to show the confidence that children avoid the potential to be victims of bullying.
When bullying occurs, talk to the school and bully parents to find a solution to the problem.
Train your child to dare to say "no" or "stop" and leave unpleasant situations and seek help from more mature people. Practice with roleplay at home with various scenarios of situations where necessary.
Let's build a safe situation for children and help children to be positive individuals and avoid bullying and be protected from similar behaviors [source].
