"Though parents overwhelmingly feel that bullying is destructive, up to 20% of children will bully someone during their elementary through high school careers, according to a study by the American Journal of Public Health. This harms all the kids involved, too. The same research found that both bullies and victims experience higher rates of mental health issues and are more likely to go on to struggle in school and other parts of their lives - with bullies experiencing delinquency and victims struggling to adjust in social interactions as they get older."
"It goes without saying that understanding why kids bully - and how parenting can influence them - is essential to preventing and managing bullying behaviors before they become a bigger issue. That's why experts also recommend being aware of parenting habits that might be unintentionally turning your kid into a bully when you're not around. Parents might be reinforcing insecurity in their kids."
"According to clinical psychologist Amber Thornton, bullying is often a result of insecurity. When kids feel bad inside, they are more likely to make others feel bad, too. "Typically children bully other children in order to feel more powerful or feel more in control. A lot of times, it happens when children feel insecure or doubtful of themselves but it can also stem from children having trouble emotionally expressing themselves," Thornton said."
""If a child is feeling angry or mad or upset, they may take that out on another child to help themselves feel better, not having a better way to express themselves. Bullying can also happen when children themselves have been bullied or""
Bullying is widely viewed as harmful, yet a significant portion of children bully others during elementary through high school. Bullying affects both the person who bullies and the person targeted, increasing mental health problems and later difficulties in school and social adjustment. Understanding why children bully is important for prevention and management, including recognizing parenting habits that may contribute to bullying behavior. Bullying is often linked to insecurity, with children seeking power or control when they feel doubtful about themselves. Emotional difficulties can also lead children to express anger or upset by taking it out on others. Bullying may also occur when children have been bullied themselves.
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