Dealing With Childhood Bullying: Part 1
Bullying is a growing problem in America, and it is something that nearly every child faces at some point in life. While some forms of bullying may seem harmless on the surface, they can form lasting impressions on your child that could deter his or her development down the line. No matter what type of bullying your child may be facing, you as a parent can help him or her get through this difficult time. Here is a guide showing how to deal with childhood bullying.
Types Of Bullying
Children face many different types of bullying, and each one comes with its own scars. Some of the most common types of bullying include:
- Physical Bullying: Abuse completed through physical damage, such as punching, hitting, slapping, or cutting.
- Verbal Bullying: Abuse completed by word of mouth, such as name-calling or verbal insults.
- Cyber Bullying: Abuse completed through the internet, such as hateful social media posts or threatening emails.
- Mobile Bullying: Abuse completed through mobile phones, such as texting or aggressive phone calls.
- Emotional Or Mental Bullying: Abuse completed through belittling comments, similar to verbal bullying.
There are other forms of bullying that your child may encounter, but these are the ones that he or she is most likely to face. You should adjust your approach based on the type of bullying your child is going through.
Bullying Statistics – It Happens More Often Than You Think
Just because your child encounters a bully in school doesn’t mean he or she is weak – or that you are a bad parent. The fact is that many children go through bullying without ever prompting a bully to take action. In order to understand how widespread this issue is in America, consider these childhood bullying statistics:
- Close To 30% Of Students Are Bullies Or Victims Of Physical Bullying
- 160,000 Children Stay Home From School Each Day Because Of Bullies
- Bullying Victims Are Up To 9 Times More Likely To Commit Suicide Than Non-Victims
- More Than 14% Of High School Students Have Considered Suicide
- 7% Of High School Students Have Attempted Suicide
- 4,400 Young People Commit Suicide Every Year In America, Many From The Pressures Of Bullying
- 77% Of All Students Are Victims Of Some Sort Of Verbal Bullying (Rumors, Name-Calling, Etc.)
Childhood bullying tarts at an early age, and many students face it all the way through their senior year of high school. Helping your child deal with bullying early on will ensure that he or she is able to focus in school and lead a life of confidence.
