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BETTER LI mm m THE LOWDOWN ON BULLYING behaviour, and even thoughts of suicide. To be classified as bullying, the behaviour _ Signs that a child is suffering bullying must be repetitive or have the potential can include sudden behavioural changes, to recur and there are three main types social anxiety, and withdrawal. Meanwhile, of bullying: bullies often seek control, act aggressively, + VERBAL: Teasing, name- and lack empathy. Yet, both parties need calling, taunting, threats. support to break the cycle and create a « SOCIAL: Spreading rumours, damaging _ healthier environment. reputations, excluding others. It's crucial for South African parents + PHYSICAL: Hitting, kicking, to recognise the growing prevalence of pushing, or damaging belongings. bullying in local schools, as the statistics are alarming. A 2013 study by Pondering “Kids who bully often struggle with low Panda revealed that 57% of students self-esteem and tend to associate with surveyed had experienced bullying, with others who feel the same,” explains over half reporting verbal abuse and Phil Keye, a Johannesburg-based kids 26% facing physical violence. Even more empowerment coach. Keye, whose concerning, 45% of students admitted Keyecoaching programme has empowered that weapons like guns and knives were over 24,000 children across South Africa being brought to school. These figures and abroad, adds that children with emphasise the severity of the issue and overprotective parents are often more the importance of parental awareness and vulnerable to bullying. “Resilience comes _ involvement. from facing challenges, but constant cenpermmees mene LOU ULL stand up for themselves,” he explains. iy “Like predators in nature, bullies target ‘nau DANGERS @ Bullying can occur anywhere - schools, neighbourhoods, public transport, or online - and its effects are far-reaching. Victims may suffer from fear, humiliation, and low self-esteem, while bullies often face depression, anxiety, antisocial
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