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, [...]
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If the bullying gets worse you need professional help
There are many ways you can prevent and stop bullying from the start, but there are also times that the bullying gets worse. If you’re the parent and you notice worse symptoms, you need to take actions immediately. But if you’re the victim, it’s hard to initiate asking for help. Just remember, you don’t fight [...]
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 [...]
Noticeable symptoms of cyberbullying
There are two sides of bullying. The ones who bully and the ones who are being bullied. When it comes to cyberbullying, research has found that both sides involved in bullying are more likely to: unwilling to attend school, have poor grades, show signs of lower self-esteem, and sometimes show signs of health problems. But the [...]
Small things can hint if your child is being bullied in school
As more parents are concerned about bullying in school. Some wonder how they can detect and prevent bullying. Some parents have taken extreme actions to protect their children such as requesting riding the school bus with their children. However, today’s parents are busier than ever with both parents working and juggling work and home, it [...]
Parents: teach your children to speak up
Bullying can happen in all places to anyone. Children don’t realize they’re being bullied or they’re the bullies. Parents and educators need to prepare them so that any bullying behavior can be recognized right away. Sometimes bullying starts with a simple teasing. Teach your children to speak up, “stop it”, that’s all it takes. Teach [...]