When a child is regularly disturbed at school, his classmates beat him, insult, threaten, mock him… it is advisable to be very attentive to him and present, because he may be being bulled; it’s a case of bullying.
This manifests itself in three types of behavior: physical abuse (pushing, pinching, hiding or breaking things), verbal abuse (intimidate, mock, insult) and psychological abuse (ignore, marginalize, defame).
In this situation, we can observe changes in behavior in children; sadness, crying, or irritability; nightmares, changes in sleep and/or appetite; headaches, stomach, vomiting; Opposition to go to school, go to recess or go for a walk; low school performance.
If you notice any of these symptoms in your little one, do not hesitate, go to the school officials so that together they find a solution.
TIPS
1. Don’t claim your child for not defending himself; Talk to him about what is happening and how he feels.
2. Do not encourage revenge either, better promote self-observation.
3. Don’t directly confront the stalker. Agree and practice various strategies to manage aggression and follow up on the results your child is obtaining.
4. Consider taking your child for psychotherapy. It will not make you weak, it will help you overcome traumatic events.
5. If you do not receive attention at school, follow this link: www.gob.mx/escuelalibredeacoso
+ important: You can prevent violence: it reinforces their self-esteem, recognition and management of emotions, conflict resolution, assertive communication and conflict management.