10 reasons why a child may be bullied

Girl suffering bullying in class

Bullying is a widespread problem that must be taken into account in order to fight it globally. Bullying is not a specific problem, it is a problem suffered by many children throughout the world and that unfortunately affects its victims very negatively. Nobody likes to have uncomfortable moments or to be disturbed by bullies.

Any child can be bullied at school, whether he is popular and envious or withdrawn and draws attention for this reason. There are a number of reasons that can cause a child to be bullied. Parents should be vigilant for be able to look for signs of bullying in case your child suffers it and thus, be able to seek solutions as soon as possible

He's good at what he does

Children will often be bullied because they receive a lot of positive attention from their peers and adults. This attention could be everything from excelling in a sport or getting good grades. Bullies attack these students because they feel inferior or are concerned that their abilities are being overshadowed by the abilities of their victim. As a result, They bully these children in hopes of making them feel insecure and making others doubt their abilities.

Smart and creative

Smart children are fast learners and have some creative ability. This can raise envy for those who do not excel in the same vein. Jealousy is feelings that can make people do mean things.

Personal vulnerability

Children who are introverted, anxious, or submissive are more likely to be bullied than children who are outgoing and assertive. Children with low self-esteem can attract bullies. If a child wants to please others, they can be a target of aggressors due to the ease of manipulation that they present.

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Children who are depressed, stressed, or anxious may also be more likely to be bullied, which makes the emotional situation worse. The aggressors choose these victims because they see them as 'easy prey' and do not defend themselves. Bullies want to feel powerful so they usually target children who are more vulnerable than they are.

Few or no friends

Many victims of bullying tend to have fewer friends than children who do not experience bullying. They can be rejected by their peers or excluded, something that could make them spend it alone during playful moments such as recess.

Parents and teachers can prevent bullying of socially isolated students by helping them develop friendships. Spectators can also support these students by befriending them. If a child has at least one friend, their chances of being bullied are drastically reduced. Without a friend to back them up These children are more likely to be targeted by bullies because they do not have to worry about someone coming to the victim's aid.

Is popular

Sometimes envy of popular children can make bullies look to them to be their victims. Relational aggression is directly related to the social scale of the school. Children can spread rumors or insults in an effort to destroy popularity… they can also resort to cyberbullying. The stalker wants to discredit the victims so that they lose popularity and others have no interest in being with them.

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Physical characteristics

Almost any type of physical characteristic that is different or unique can attract the attention of bullies. The victim may be short, tall, thin, or obese. They may wear glasses or have acne, a large nose, or protruding ears. It doesn't really matter what it is, the attacker will pick a characteristic and distort it to be a target.

Many times, this type of bullying is extremely painful and detrimental to children's self-esteem. Most bullies who attack these children enjoy making fun of others. Other times, they are looking for a laugh at someone else's expense. The best way to combat a stalker who targets this type of person is to take away their audience and not give credit to their words.

Illness or disability

Bullies target children with special stupidity or illnesses… they tease with a total lack of empathy. It is very important that teachers and parents make sure these children have a support group with them to help defend against bullying. It also helps if the general student population frowns on this particular type of bullying. If bullies know that these taunts are not accepted by anyone, they will not do it.

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Sexual orientation

On many occasions, children are harassed by homosexuals, whether they are or not. In fact, some of the most brutal bullying incidents have involved children being bullied because of their sexual orientation. Left unchecked, harmful bullying can result in serious hate crimes. As a result, it is essential that LGBT students receive a strong support network to keep them safe.

Religious or cultural beliefs

It is not uncommon for children to be bullied for their religious beliefs. An example of this type of bullying includes the treatment Muslim students received after the 9/11 tragedy in the United States. However, any student can be bullied for their religious beliefs. Both Christian and Jewish students are often ridiculed for their beliefs and practices.

Bullying based on different religious beliefs is generally due to a lack of understanding as well as a lack of tolerance for believing something different from the rest.

From

Sometimes children bully others because they are of a different race. For example, white students may point out black students and harass them. Or black students can point at white students and harass them… it depends on where they come from or where they come from.

This happens with all races anywhere. No race is exempt from being bullied, and no race is exempt from having bullies. As with religious bullying, these students are distinguished only by the fact that they are different.


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