What is school bullying and what is its impact? The academic environment is a space for coexistence, learning and growth. A humanistic environment is nurturing and promotes comprehensive development. Education in values is an essential pillar in family life, but also in the academic field. Respect improves bonds of companionship. Nevertheless, there are actions and words that do not align with the practice of kindness and understanding.
The episodes of bullying have a negative impact on the well-being and self-esteem of the victims. Harassment It is a form of violence that is integrated into the educational field. But his footprint goes beyond the center's facilities. In other words, it is possible that the victim suffers humiliation when she is outside the classroom with those classmates who are bullying.
The harasser is the one who performs the action directly and immediately. However, in the group there is another role that should be taken into account: the witness. That is, he is part of the scene in which the problem is framed. He perceives what is happening around him. However, he keeps silent because he is afraid. Thus, the loneliness of the victim increases. But it should be pointed out that the witness can also share with a close adult what is happening (as in fact happens on many occasions). It is a key step for the situation to become even more visible.
Types of bullying in schools
There are different types of harassment and all of them produce enormous suffering in the victim. The damage caused can be physical, as occurs in a blow that causes discomfort in the recipient. In other cases, the bullying is verbal. It manifests itself when the aggressor ridicules the victim through hurtful words. Repeated insults are a possible example of this.
The case can also lead to a situation of loneliness, indifference and isolation. This happens when several people in the group vacuum the victim at recess or during free time. For example, they may not invite you to birthdays or show interest in attending your party.
In other cases, the harassment is also prolonged through technology (which is so integrated into the communication and forms of interaction of the new generations).
A bullying situation is further aggravated when the initial symptoms go unnoticed. Some adults make the mistake of interpreting certain actions as details that are not very important. To the silence of the witnesses is added that of the victim. He often does not tell his family what is happening to him.
School bullying is a very current topic that has also been treated in cinema and literature. A film that delves into this concept is Wonder. AND it does so through the story of its protagonist: a ten-year-old boy. The film's plot is inspired by a best-selling novel titled Wonder: August's Lesson. The story shows the constant improvement of its protagonist and the influence of the environment in the protection of the victim.
The work of educational centers and families in the prevention of bullying
Educational centers have professionals prepared to deal with the problem. In other words, they have intervention protocols to act when the first signs are identified. Parent collaboration is also key: the participation of families in the educational community is very important. Regular communication improves coexistence and creates bridges to solve difficulties. School Bullying Day falls on May 2. Around that date, awareness-raising, training and education initiatives are scheduled.