You Know From These Characters That Your Child Is Being Bullied

Bullying is one of the most common problems in schools today. Therefore, you should be very careful about any signs that may signal that your child is being bullied.

Bullying is a form of harassment and can be psychological and physical. It often occurs among schoolchildren and can also take a long time.

This type of behavior begins in children even before the age of 3-6 years.

Now we want to tell you what signs you might be able to identify that your child is being bullied  – keep reading so you can address the situation.

How do you know if your child is being bullied?

From an early age, it is important to teach a child the following values: respect, friendship, and trust. Likewise, the child should be taught not to respond with aggression if someone does something to them.

The child should be aware that  he or she can talk to his or her family members about any of his or her problems and express his or her feelings,  doubts, or fears. She should feel like she is free to talk to her parents, siblings, or other relatives.

If you do not have good communication with your child, you will never be able to recognize that he or she is being harassed.

Your child may be fearful and not dare to mention it at home because he or she is ashamed.

You may also notice certain behaviors that  tell you that things aren’t going well at school or with friends.

Behaviors that may tell you about bullying your child

The child no longer wants to go to school

He may come up with ailments to avoid going to school, but is still completely healthy when the doctor examines him.

You should encourage your child  to explain why he or she does not want to go to school. Build confidence so that she feels free to talk about what is bothering her,  why she is feeling bad, or why she wants to avoid school.

Changes in behavior

These are changes that appear slowly and gradually  and affect a child’s personality. For example, he may not want to talk to older people or his family, even though he has been outward-looking before.

He gets nervous when he has to go to school, and his mood changes.

He may have tears of rage, violence, or great irritability

In the case of young boys, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish such behavior and to identify it as a warning sign, as it may be more common in boys than in girls.

However, one should be aware that harassment can be the cause of such changes.

Loss of school supplies or clothing

Your child may start to lose their own belongings or school supplies. Bullies often use this as a means of intimidating another. The victim begins to ask the parents for money so they can give it to the bully.

Blackmail is typical of bullies. Spanish psychologist Iñaki Piñuel, an expert on psychological violence and harassment and a professor at Alcala University, explains that most often the harassment that school children suffer from is psychological.

Therefore, the most common symptoms of bullying are psychosomatic.

Psychosomatic symptoms

Your child may have different physical symptoms, even if the harassment is psychological.

Some of the most common characters are:

• pain on waking
• dizziness and headaches
• digestive problems or lack of appetite
• tremor and palpitations
• sleep disorders
• changes in school performance

The child may lose interest in school work, and the ability to concentrate and pay attention may be lost.

What to do if you think your child is being bullied at school?

If you have made sure that your child is a victim of bullying or harassment, remember this: the first thing you should do is  avoid blaming the child or yourself.

• Just because this has happened doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. Your child should feel safe and healthy at home.
• He should know that he is not alone  and that he can always count on your help and listening.
• If you find yourself being bullied,  stay calm. Don’t show your concern. Your child needs to see determination, a positive attitude, and a strength of character.
• It is important that you go to school and talk to the person in charge there. She can help you find the right way to find a solution to the conflict your child is in.
• Communication with the school should be maintained so that you can count on their support and help both children involved get a better education against aggression.
• The focus should be on tolerance, friendship, and mutual respect  so you can help them grow into responsible adults.

• Your home is the main source of love and upbringing for your child. There they learn values ​​and manners.

Be aware of this topic and  avoid confrontation,  as well as physical and verbal aggression, so that your child does not start imitating it elsewhere.

Do you suspect that your own child is being bullied ? Keep these basic tips in mind so you can get the most out of your situation.