There are several signs that can help parents identify that the child or adolescent may be suffering from bullying, such as unwillingness to go to school, constant crying or fits of fury, for example.
Children who are more likely to suffer from bullying are generally the most shy, those who suffer from illness, such as obesity or those who wear glasses or an appliance, for example, parents should pay particular attention to these characteristics. However, all children can be bullied, so parents should teach the child early on how to defend themselves.
Signs of bullying
When the child is being bullied at school, he usually demonstrates some physical and psychological signs, such as:
- Lack of interest in school, making a tantrum for not wanting to go in fear of physical or verbal aggression;
- Isolation, avoiding being close to friends and family, closing in the room and not wishing to go out with colleagues;
- Has lower grades in school, due to lack of attention in class;
- It is not valued, referring to being incapable frequently;
- It shows attacks of fury and impulsivity, wanting to hit itself and others or throwing objects.
- She cries constantly and seemingly for no reason;
- He keeps his head down, feeling tired;
- You have trouble sleeping, having nightmares often;
- It shows wounds in the body and the child says not knowing how it came about;
- You come home with torn or dirty clothes or do not bring your belongings;
- You lack of appetite, not wanting to eat nor the food preferred;
- She says she feels headaches and stomachaches several times a day, which is usually an excuse not to go to school, for example.
These signs indicate sadness, insecurity and lack of self-esteem, and constant stress also causes physical signs in the child. It is common, too, that the child or adolescent who suffers bullying at school avoid contact with the aggressor, not to suffer, and remain in isolation. In addition, some adolescents who are victims of bullying begin to consume alcohol and drugs in an attempt to escape from reality, however, end up harming their health. See what the consequences of bullying are.
How To Identify Signs of Bullying
To identify if the child or adolescent suffers from bullying it is necessary to:
- Talk to the child, to see how he feels at school, asking how the school went, whether there is a child who treats him badly at school, with whom he stays in the break, for example;
- Check the body and belongings: it is important that parents should in the bath check if the child has the body injured, if the body clothing is not torn and if they brought all belongings, such as cell phone, for example;
- Talking to teachers: Talking to the teacher helps you understand how your child is doing in school.
If a child or adolescent shows signs of bullying, parents should schedule consultation for psychological counseling as soon as possible to help address the problem and prevent the development of depression, for example.
