ALERT AND STOP BULLYING IN CHILDREN


NOWADAYS, BULLYING HAS BECOME RAMPANT IN OUR SOCIETY. IN FACT, THERE ARE MANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THIS BEHAVIOR, BOTH FOR THE BULLIES (PERPETRATORS) AND THE BULLIED (VICTIMS).















Currently, bullying (intimidating) cases have become rampant in the community. In fact, there are many negative impacts of this behavior, both for those who bully (perpetrators) and those who are bullied (victims).


Bullying is a behavior of physical or mental violence in which one or more people attack or intimidate others. This violent behavior is common in the school environment and generally affects children and adolescents who are physically weaker than their peers.




Bullying does not only occur when the perpetrator physically abuses the victim, such as hitting, slapping, or kicking. Bullying can also be done without physical violence, such as mocking, calling someone a derogatory name, or it can be spreading gossip about the victim or embarrassing them in front of many people.


In today's technological era, bullying is even easier. Perpetrators simply use social media to bring down their victims, such as spreading negative texts, photos, or videos about them.




People who bully are usually physically strong. They may have been brought up in a family or neighborhood with violent members.




WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS?


It is likely that the bullied will experience impacts such as:




- Mental health problems, such as depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, difficulty sleeping well, self-harm, or even suicidal thoughts.




- Becoming an illicit drug user.




- Decreased academic performance. This effect may occur because the victim is afraid to go to school, which affects their learning activities.




- Participating in violence. Those who are bullied may take revenge or try to commit violence themselves.




While the negative effects that may be experienced by those who bully include:




- Being dismissed from school.




- Becoming a drug user.




- Being threatened with criminal charges for committing violence.




HOW TO STOP THIS BEHAVIOR?


The child who is being bullied may be afraid to tell others. He may also become withdrawn. Therefore, as a parent, you must be observant of changes in his behavior. Here are the characteristics of children who are victims of bullying.




- What was once enthusiastic, now he refuses to go to school.




- His learning achievement decreases.




- Suddenly losing friends or avoiding friendship invitations.




- His belongings disappear or are destroyed.




- Experiencing changes in appetite.




- Experiencing sleep disturbances.




- Runs away from home.




- Seems stressed when coming home from school or after checking her cell phone.




- There may be wounds on his body.








If these characteristics are present in your child, try to talk to him/her from heart to heart. Start the conversation in a subtle way so that your child is willing to express his heart. Teach him how to deal with people who are rude to him, such as avoiding them when he meets them or saying, "Leave me alone." Remember, don't teach him to fight back or be violent to the perpetrators. Encourage him to stay confident by hanging out with other good kids.


You can also intervene by going to the school and reporting the person who abused your child. That way, the school can handle it directly and report it to the parents concerned. Bullies must be dealt with immediately. Parents can invite him to undergo counseling so that his mindset and actions can be better directed.




Bullying is a serious problem that must be addressed immediately. If left unchecked, this deviant behavior can damage your child and the younger generation.




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Stop bullying in children


Bullying has become a rampant problem in our society. In fact, there are many negative consequences that come from this attitude, both for those who bully (perpetrators) and those who are bullied (victims).


Currently, cases of bullying (intimidating) have become rampant in the community. In fact, there are not a few negative consequences of this attitude, both for those who bully (perpetrators) and those who are bullied (victims).

Bullying is a behavior of physical or mental violence in which one or more people carry out attacks or intimidate others. This violent behavior is common in the school environment and usually affects children and adolescents who are physically weaker than their peers.

Bullying does not only occur when the perpetrator is physically violent.