If the child shows mood or behavioral changes, it is important to try to talk to them to determine the reason. They should remain calm and listen to everything he/she has to say, always trusting that what he/she is saying is the truth. In case the child confesses to feeling bullied, you should reinforce their self-esteem and support them, letting them know that it is not their fault.
Next, contacting the school is the most significant thing to do. An appointment can be made with the child’s tutor or other school officials to make them aware of the situation so that a solution to the problem can be found. If the school does not know how to act or refuses to participate, you can report the bullying to any police station or education inspector.
Teachers
As soon as educators are aware of the situation, it is significant to monitor the children involved in all cases to ensure that the issue does not escalate. They should collect as much information as possible about the facts and inform the school management.
When talking to the children, they should not limit themselves only to the bully and the victim, but also to the other children involved, even if they are not actively participating in the bullying. In this way, they manage to educate about the consequences that bullying can have, and at the same time that the issue is solved.
Consequences of bullying
The consequences mainly affect the victim who may have school failure, high levels of anxiety, phobia of going to school, dissatisfaction and personality changes, and becoming an insecure person with low self-esteem. If the bullying intensifies, symptoms of hysteria or depression may develop.
The self-image that the victims may have of themselves is very harmful, and they come to believe that they are not academically and socially competent. This can lead in some cases to aggressive reactions that end in suicide attempts.
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