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Emotional bullying in children

Explanation of emotional harassment

The typical meaning of “bully”, as we know it, is someone who enjoys hitting, teasing, and exhorting others. Well, what we don’t know is that bullying is not only related to physical abuse, threat or torment.

Sadly, a child can be emotionally abused and no one would even know that they are suffering from it. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse leaves no evidence or manifestations, such as scars or bruises. Therefore, adults see or notice it less.

And like physical abuse, emotional abuse wears down self-esteem and breaks a child’s confidence. It can even tear your heart out and cause your child to lose self-confidence.

And of course, when a child is injured, this can leave a deep scar that does not heal quickly and could even last a lifetime.

One form of bullying is verbal abuse, which is common in young children. A sharp word penetrates deeper and damages the sensitive young heart of the child.

It’s common for kids to joke for fun, but meaningful and cruel verbal statements directed at a specific person are really hurtful.

Children perceived as “losers” are always bullied by these children. They spread rumors about them, ridicule them and even put them aside. They are always the center of negative comments and laughter.

Unfortunately, anyone who associates with the “loser” will also be branded a loser, thus becoming one of the targets, just like the victim. Therefore, some children tend to be bullied, even if they were not the original victims.

The bully and the bullied

A person intimidates others because he wants to gain power or authority over them. However, it is not normal behavior nor is it part of a normal childhood because the act has negative effects on their own lives.

Who is most likely to be bullied? Those are kids with physical disabilities, new to town or school, and who are perceived as strange in some way. But the reality is that there really is no specific reason why some are harassed.

Those who bully others are insecure because they want to be on top and want to gain leadership over others, so they choose the weak who cannot defend themselves.

To deal with his own problems, or perhaps to feel more important, famous, or in charge, a bully torments others.

There are bullies who are somewhat reluctant to bully others, but due to the popularity of the act and also peer pressure, they go with the flow to be accepted. Having great fear also contributes to shaping these unwilling torturers, as they are afraid of being one of the victims if they do not succumb to the act of bullying.

Recognizing the Victims

Those who are bullied generally hide it from their parents and generally prefer to deal with the problem alone.

You can see loneliness, depression, fear, isolation, and the feeling of being trapped. Most children are afraid to go to school because they perceive it as a place where there are many bullies.

You can identify an emotionally bullied child with these guidelines:

  1. Use illnesses as excuses, such as a stomachache or headache, for being absent from school.
  2. Shows bedwetting behavior
  3. Have trouble sleeping
  4. Has trouble doing homework or studying.
  5. Can’t concentrate
  6. Appears lethargic, withdrawn, and depressed
  7. Becomes anxious and irritable
  8. Avoid social gatherings that involve mixing with other children.

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