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It’s easy to find the school bully in classic teen movies. They’re often the kid who’s pinning other kids against a locker and stealing their lunch money. 🏫 Physical bullying does still happen in schools. But other forms of bullying may not be as easy to notice. And the problem is very real. 📐 Common types of bullying There are a few different types of bullying. Some happen more often than others. But each kind can be difficult for children. Verbal harassment: Teasing. Mean comments. Being made fun of. These are all forms of verbal bullying in schools. One of the most common is name-calling, says Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD. She’s a licensed clinical psychologist in Brandon, Florida. Other forms of verbal bullying include: Homophobic comments. LGBTQ+ youth (and those perceived as being LGBTQ+) are at an increased risk of bullying, according to http://spr.ly/6043Y3xRX. Insults Teasing Name calling Hate speech and racist comments Intimidation Social harassment: Social bullying is more common among girls. But it can affect both boys and girls. It can include: Encouraging kids to exclude another kid from activities Playing mean jokes on other students Spreading rumors to damage someone’s reputation Physical bullying: This type of bullying causes physical pain. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it can involve: Kicking Hitting Punching Pushing Choking How to help First, ask if something is going on at school. Then listen to what your child has to say. Let them know that they’re not in trouble and that they can tell you anything. Help them role-play how to respond to bullying behavior. For example, they can walk away (or ignore a mean text). They can say, “I don’t like that” or “Please don’t say that to me.” And they can ask a trusted adult, such as a teacher, for help. Alert your child’s school about the problem. And work on solutions together.

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