Content
O bullying it is a psychological torture carried out by others in environments such as school or work, being very common in childhood and adolescence. This is an act that can involve physical as well as psychological violence and is constantly done intentionally by a child or adolescent to a more fragile one.
The word bullying has English origin and is derived from the term bully, which means hurting or threatening someone weaker, which is more frequent in a school environment, which can result in school failure or the development of panic attacks, for example, which can impair the child's physical and mental development.
Types of bullying
O bullying it can be practiced in different ways, either by name calling, aggression or isolation and, thus, it can be classified into some main types:
- Bullying physical, which is characterized by physical violence, that is, in this type of bullying the victim takes kicks, punches, kicks or has the passage blocked by the simple fact of wearing glasses, a device or being slightly overweight, for example. This type of bullying is common, but often goes unnoticed as it can be interpreted as a joke by friends, for example;
- Bullying psychological, in which the victim is constantly bullied or blackmailed, in addition to being frequently the victim of slander and rumors, in addition to persecution with regard to sexual orientation, religion or weight. O bullying psychological can lead to depression and social phobia, for example;
- Bullying verbal, which is the most common type of bullying practiced in schools and that begins with a malicious nickname, usually related to some characteristic of the person. In addition to nicknames, this type of bullying is characterized by constant curses and humiliations, which can cause that child who suffered bullying verbal grow without believing in your skills and are afraid to relate to other people;
- Bullying virtual, also known as cyberbullying, is characterized by verbal and psychological attacks by social networks. In this type of bullying the internet is the greatest ally, being the main tool for disseminating photos, videos or malicious comments about the person, making them uncomfortable.
- Bullying social, in which the person is constantly isolated from activities and daily living.
It is difficult for just one type of bullying is practiced, usually in schools can be perceived bullying physical, psychological, verbal and social. Despite being relatively common in schools, the bullying it can happen at any age and in any environment, because any comment made about another person that may interfere with your life can be considered bullying.
Main consequences of bullying
The child or adolescent suffering from bullying she cries constantly for anger and sadness, and in her day-to-day life, she expresses feelings of fear, insecurity and anguish, devaluing her qualities.
O bullying in schools can lead to immediate consequences, such as disinterest in school, with decreased school performance, in addition to isolation, panic and anxiety attacks, violent behaviors and physical changes, such as sleeping difficulties, eating disorders and even alcohol consumption and illicit drugs.
In addition to the immediate consequences, the bullying can result in long-term problems, such as difficulty in relating to people, causing stress at work, little ability to maintain a loving relationship, difficulty in making decisions, tendency to depression, low self-esteem and low profitability at work due the lack of confidence.
However, not every child or adolescent suffering from bullying in childhood or adolescence develops these consequences in adulthood, depends on your emotional state or support from the school or family you had during the period when you were a victim of bullying. See what are the signs of bullying in school.