Emotional bullying in children
Explanation of emotional harassment
The typical meaning of “bully,” as we know it, is someone who enjoys beating, pestering, and exhorting others. Well, what we don’t know is that bullying doesn’t just refer to physical abuse or threat or torment.
Unfortunately, a child can be emotionally abused and no one would know that he or she is being emotionally abused. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse leaves no evidence or manifestations, such as scars or bruises. Therefore, it is less seen or noticed by adults.
And just like physical abuse, emotional abuse wears down a child’s self-esteem and breaks down his confidence. It can even tear her heart out, leading the boy to lose his self-confidence.
And of course, when a child gets hurt, it can leave a deep scar that doesn’t heal quickly and could even last a lifetime.
One form of bullying is verbal abuse, which is common in young children. A sharp word hurts more deeply and damages the young and sensitive heart of the child.
It’s common for children to tease for fun, but pointed and malicious verbal statements directed at a specific person are truly hurtful.
Children perceived as “losers” are always bullied by these children. They spread rumors about them, ridicule them, and even cast them aside. They are always the center of negative comments and laughter.
Unfortunately, anyone who associates with the “loser” will also be called a loser, thus becoming one of the targets, just like the victim. So some kids have a tendency to be bullied, even if they weren’t the original victims.
The bully and the bullied
A person harasses others because he wants to gain power or authority over them. However, it is not normal behavior or part of a normal childhood because the act has negative effects on their own lives.
Who are more likely to be bullied? Those are kids who have physical disabilities, are new to town or new to school, and are perceived as outsiders in some way. But the reality is that there really isn’t a specific reason why some are being bullied.
Those who bully others are insecure because they want to be on top and gain leadership over others, so they pick on the weak who can’t fight back.
To deal with their 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 peer pressure as well, they go with the flow to be accepted. Having great fear also helps to shape these unwilling executioners, as they are afraid of being one of the victims if they do not succumb to the act of intimidation.
Recognizing the victims
Those who are bullied often hide it from their parents and often prefer to face 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 by these guidelines:
- Using illnesses as excuses, such as stomachaches or headaches, to be absent from school.
- Shows bedwetting behavior
- have trouble sleeping
- Has trouble doing homework or studying
- I can not concentrate
- He appears lethargic, withdrawn, and depressed.
- Becomes anxious and irritable
- Avoid social gatherings that involve mixing with other children.