5 Characteristics Of A Bullied Child

 It’s not always easy to spot the subtle signs of a child being bullied.  A bullied child often keeps quiet about what is going on. The bullies threaten the victim to avoid the consequences of their behavior.

Bullying has been around for as long as we can remember. However, the prevalence of this behavior has been on the rise in recent years. The intensity of the bullying is also increasing. Both of these data depend on a number of factors, of which technology is perhaps the most important. Access to this technology allows you to remain anonymous.

Consequences for a bullied child

You can never be sure of the consequences (for the child) of the bullying. Some find a way to deal with it. For others, it comes at the expense of their emotional stability. Still others sink so deep into their sadness, anger, or fear that the consequences can be alarming. That is why it is important to be aware of the characteristics that a bullied child may display. We’re going to talk about five.

1. Unexplained Disease

First, when a child is bullied, they can develop physical symptoms. These are often fairly general problems. Think of headaches, nausea and dizziness. It is also very common for a bullied child to lose his or her appetite or to eat differently. Maybe they suddenly stop eating something they used to really enjoy. They often also have trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep.

2. Introverted and irritable behavior

Behavioral changes are typical signs of a child being bullied. They almost always turn inward. They appear thoughtful, quiet, and sad. However, when you ask such a child if everything is okay, he or she will probably say that everything is fine and nothing is wrong.

In addition  , they are likely to become irritable, bigoted  and often in a bad mood. They often express themselves in a passive-aggressive manner, such as not responding or pouting when spoken to. It seems as if they are constantly irritated or annoyed by something.

3. Poor School Performance

You will often be able to tell from your child’s report card if he or she is being bullied. After all, it is normal for a bullied child to be scattered to a certain extent. They forget to do their homework, misinterpret the teacher’s instructions, or simply don’t feel like putting effort into their schoolwork.

Bullied children appear to be mentally absent and often fail to complete things. They are often easily distracted and sometimes let it be known that they do not understand the teacher’s explanation. It is also common for them to have difficulty getting up in the morning. They have no motivation to go to school and often try to make excuses to stay at home.

4. Self-isolation

When children are bullied, they often isolate themselves. They no longer want to engage in leisure activities. They are much more likely to stay at home and not be keen on meeting or playing with their friends. The bullied child will be at school during class hours, but don’t expect them to stay there even one minute longer than necessary.

As time goes by, their friends also stop trying to make contact. As a result, the child may take up hobbies that he or she can perform alone, such as playing computer games, or they may resort to using the computer in other ways.

5. Bruising

Finally, the child may come home from time to time with physical signs of abuse. This can be, for example, bruises or scratches. However, bullying is not always physical in nature; they will not always be beaten. Sometimes other children just harass them or get chased, their food stolen or laughed at.

These kids will probably refuse to talk about what’s going on. They may even become aggressive if you insist that they talk to you about it. Nevertheless, it is important that you do not let yourself be pushed aside if you suspect that your child is being bullied. Hold on without pressure, and above all, stay calm.

If the child still does not confide in you, it may also be because he or she does not trust that you are able to handle this problem.  They may be afraid that you will give them a lecture or that you will make the problem worse by going to school. This isn’t necessarily true — but before you do this, take another step. It is important that you increase their trust in you beforehand. Then let them know that you are there for them and that the situation is about to change.