Most parents can detect if there’s something wrong with their children’s behavior if the children are being bullied in school. What about if their child is bullying others? While parents do not want their children to be bullying victims, no one wants their child to become a bully either. It causes just as much damage [...]
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Some problems associated with bullying can last until adulthood
Bullying can have lasting effects on the victims. It not only can hurt someone’s feelings, it can have other more serious effects. Some problems can even last until adulthood. Recent study has found that bullying can hurt people both emotionally and physically to someone who bullies and the victim. The lasting effects include sadness, hurt feelings, [...]
Teach your children that spreading rumors is a form of bullying
Many times children bully others without knowing that they’re bullying. Parents need to communicate with their kids about what’s considered bullying and what’s not. Spreading rumors, name-calling, excluding others, and embarrassing them are all forms of social bullying that can cause serious and lasting harm. Even adults might not be able to draw a clear [...]
Being a bully can hurt other people and yourself
Many children who bully are in need of help from the school and parents. Many children experience domestic problems at home and they might not realize that they need help. Some of them develop aggressive behaviors over time. Did you know that being a bully can also cause you serious problems? Young women who bully [...]
What girls should do if they’re being bullied in school
Anyone can be a victim of bulling. Girls are more likely to be bullied in school. If you think you’re being bullied, don’t just let it happen. You’re a good person and you don’t make anyone mad, at least not on purpose. Here are tips on what you can do if you are being bullied: [...]
Bullying is not simple conflict, it’s a serious problem
We all remember the days when conflicts among children were considered fighting or simple problem. But majority of those conflicts were in fact a form of bullying. As our society gets more complex and the tech tools become more available to children of all ages, bullying is becoming a more complex and serious problem. A [...]
Being bullied can hurt both emotionally and physically
For most people, being bullied means emotional pain during childhood or teenage years. But recent research has shown that being bullied during those years can have effects on the victims even after they become adults. Bullying not only hurts someone emotionally, but also physically. For school teachers, counselors, and parents, if you notice the following [...]
The effects of cyberbullying on children
The biggest difference between face to face bullying and cyberbullying is that cyberbullying is 24/7, it can happen every minute of day. It reaches to much more people. One post on facebook or a blog can be indexed by search engines in a few seconds. The effects of cybercullying on the victims are: The student [...]
Some children don’t realize that they’re bullying others
Most school children will witness bullying in school in some ways. They can tell you that their friends are being bullied. But some bullies don’t realize that they’re bullying others. There’s a line that can easily be crossed among kids. Other than physical bullying, verbal and emotional bullying are just as common in school. Talk [...]
How do parents ask their child about being bullied in school
As parents, if you notice some unusual behaviors your child has, please take note. It could be a sign of being bullied in school. If your child appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem or even has low appetite, pay attention to him. You can learn more about the warning signs here. Once you confirm [...]