Hello Shielded Space, and a huge
welcome to those just finding our blog.
It is time we had a post about Bullying, and
how it can affect mental health. I might make this a three-part blog series,
who knows? However, our first focus today is what counts as bullying, what can cause a child to become a bully, and what are the predisposing factors to being bullied.
What Counts as Bullying?
Hello Shielded Space Community,
As we journey through Antibullying
Week 2023 under the theme "Make a Noise about Bullying," today marks
a pivotal moment in our collective effort to raise awareness. On this fourth
day, our focus here at Shielded Space turns to the intricate web of different
types of bullying, shedding light on the nuances that often go unnoticed. Let's
have this crucial conversation together.
In an ideal world, schools should be places where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. However, the unfortunate reality is that bullying can cast a dark shadow over a student's educational journey. This is why I consider the Anti-bullying policy as a crucial commitment to fostering a positive and nurturing environment for all students. Join me as I explore the significance of an anti-bullying policy in schools and the role it plays in shaping the educational experience.
In today's blog post, we would be
looking into Bullying—what it is and how to recognise the signs that a child
might be experiencing it. Understanding and identifying these signs is the
first step toward taking action and creating a safer environment for our
children.
What Really is Bullying?
Bullying is a pervasive issue that
affects children and adolescents worldwide. It involves repeated aggressive
behaviours, often with an imbalance of power, aimed at causing physical or
emotional harm to another person. Bullying can take various forms, such as
physical, verbal, social, or cyberbullying.
