MOVING ON AND MOVING UP
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In this case study, I speak to someone bullied between the ages of 11 and 16 due to a skin condition that she had, and how she built resilience. Now 30 years old, she reflects on the experience and how it helped her to later deal with bullying incidents in the workplace.
She talks about how important supportive friends and family can be, and how schools can do more to support children affected by this issue.
10 TRAITS BULLIED CHILDREN TAKE INTO ADULTHOOD
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Childhood bullying will always have some effect on how a person turns out as an adult. Although some of these effects may be viewed in a negative manner; more often than not, early difficult experiences can help to shape a more rounded, resilient person.
Thinking about my own experiences, and that of friends and family, there are certain broad themes that you begin to see now that childhood is a distant memory. Every person is different, and this is by no means definitive in all situations, but here are my reflections on the good (and negative) consequences of struggles as a child.
4 WAYS TO STAND UP TO BULLIES
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Tough, assertive responses are essential in order for a child to defy bullying. The bully often moves on if the child shows that they are too strong to be goaded.
You can teach your kids these four simple tips for communicating assertively, which will help them to stand up to any unwelcome behaviour.
MOVING ON FROM BULLYING IN CHILDHOOD
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The following case study recaps a conversation with someone bullied in their childhood between the ages of 9 and 12. Now 18, he reflects on how it made him feel, when things started to get better, and how he is not affected by his childhood experiences today.
There is advice for children on things they can do to improve their situation such as finding common interests, or trying to become part of a group. He also provides ideas for youngsters on who they might confide in, as well as reflecting on why bullies do what they do.