{"id":1602,"date":"2022-06-09T03:52:34","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T03:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.explico.sg\/blog\/?p=1602"},"modified":"2024-09-13T10:14:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T10:14:56","slug":"handling-bullying-and-telltale-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.explico.sg\/blog\/handling-bullying-and-telltale-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling Bullying and Telltale Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The number of students getting bullied every day keeps increasing; research shows one out of every five students report being bullied<\/a>. From depression and anxiety, loss of self-esteem, and impaired academic development to health issues, kids who get bullied experience physical, mental, emotional, and social issues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you are concerned your children may be a target of bullies, you must know the signs to look out for and the steps to stop the menace.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Therefore, this article discusses telltale signs of bullying and the best ways to handle bullies as parents.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How do kids get bullied?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Every kid gets teased by friends at some point, which is normal, as long as both kids find it funny. However, it becomes unhealthy when it\u2019s hurtful, harmful, and constant. Bullying begins when rather than the mutual, friendly banter friends share, one person becomes a target of constant ridicule and jest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bullying is deliberating tormenting kids in physical, emotional, and psychological ways. It could range from ostracizing the kid, calling them names, hitting, threatening, and exploiting them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Telltale signs of bullying<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s challenging to know if your child is being bullied unless they tell you or you see bruises that point to that. However, there are specific warning signs to watch out for before it gets to that. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Withdrawal from activities<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you notice your kid, who was always so excited about school and extracurricular activities, suddenly becomes uninterested, it\u2019s time to pay closer attention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Chances are they are being bullied at those places. Therefore, they try to avoid staying longer in school to avoid the bullies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So, if rather than the usual buzz of excitement they express for school, they begin to fake illnesses to miss classes, you need to look and identify what is wrong.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Unwillingness to discuss school<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Discussing how tormenting their day in school was isn\u2019t going to be one of your kids\u2019 favorite pastimes, especially when they\u2019ve been coerced not to mutter a word about it to anyone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So, if your child constantly avoids conversations around school or responds evasively, it may be because they don\u2019t want to discuss their bullying episodes in school.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Irritability and aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bullied kids are often frustrated and quick to unleash it on everyone except their bullies. So, if you notice your once cheerful and tolerant kid is becoming irritable and violent, it may be a sign that someone is doing the same to them when you aren\u2019t there. So, check in immediately when you notice your child is suddenly being mean to their siblings or people around them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Fidgeting and anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you notice your child lacks the self-assurance they used to have and constantly panics and fidgets over little things, they are probably being bullied in school. So, if you realize they are being hyper-aware of their surroundings and express anxious concerns, you should check in to confirm if they\u2019re being bullied.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to help your kids deal with bullies<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Below are tactics you can adopt to stop your child from bullies:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Support your kid<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If your child tells you they are bullied, or if you notice they are bullied, offer them support. Bullied kids are often tricked into thinking it\u2019s their fault for being bullied. So, they feel ashamed and guilty when it\u2019s discovered.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Therefore, the first thing to do is to commend them for agreeing to talk about it and let them understand that none of it is their fault. Remind them that they are not alone and that you are there to support them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Build your child\u2019s confidence<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The next step is to build your child\u2019s self-esteem. It will be easier for them to handle bullying if they are confident.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Help them identify their unique qualities and constantly reinforce them, so they believe and get used to feeling great about themselves. This way, they become resistant to emotional and psychological abuse from bullies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Teach them how to act<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coach your child on how to respond to bullies. Bullies pick on people who feel inferior and those they can get quick reactions from. So, teach your child the right way to react to bullies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Talk to a teacher or administrator at your child\u2019s school<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s the school\u2019s responsibility to stop bullying in the school. <\/em>So, talk to your kids\u2019 teacher, guardian, or administrator to take necessary measures. If the bullying occurs somewhere other than the school, perhaps in the neighborhood, speak to the bullies\u2019 parents or guardians to deal with their child\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bullying can leave a lasting impact on your kids\u2019 overall well-being, so it\u2019s critical to prevent them from being victims. In this article, we discussed the most prominent signs to know if your child is being bullied and how to make it stop. Adopt the tips provided in this article to prevent your child from being a target for bullies. Visit Explico<\/a><\/strong> to get professional assistance.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The number of students getting bullied every day keeps increasing; research shows one out of every five students report being bullied. <\/p>\n

Bullying can leave a lasting impact on your kids\u2019 overall well-being, so it\u2019s critical to prevent them from being victims. In this article, we discussed the most prominent signs to know if your child is being bullied and how to make it stop. Adopt the tips provided in this article to prevent your child from being a target for bullies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1604,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[58,59,49],"tags":[99,32,60],"yoast_head":"\nHandling Bullying and Telltale Signs - Explico Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The number of students getting bullied every day keeps increasing; research shows one out of every five students report being bullied. 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