The Aftermath of Bullying: Have You Thought About It?

 Parents need to bridge the “empathy gap” and genuinely understand how the aftermath of bullying can have severe and long-lasting effects on a child’s well-being in order to create lasting change.

Bullying can affect a child’s emotional and social development, making it difficult for them to make friends and lowering their self-esteem. 

Studies also show that it can harm their educational growth. Children who are bullied may also turn to harmful coping mechanisms like skipping classes, drugs, and alcohol, and may even experience depression and suicidal thoughts. 

This kind of bullying can lead to feelings of hopelessness and learned helplessness, and long-term effects such as difficulty building relationships, trust issues, and physical health issues such as anxiety, stomach aches, and headaches. 

To effectively prevent bullying, it is essential for adults to recognize the gravity of its impact and the pain and fear it causes. Along with that, parents need to make sure that they’re always in contact with school authorities to report such behavior.

References used for this article:

• https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/effects
• https://www.stompoutbullying.org/forms-bullying
• https://www.parents.com/kids/problems/bullying/common-types-of-bullying/