{"id":287,"date":"2017-10-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/21\/the-sooner-you-know-about-bullying-in-school-the-better\/"},"modified":"2022-11-06T18:33:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T10:33:27","slug":"the-sooner-you-know-about-bullying-in-school-the-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/the-sooner-you-know-about-bullying-in-school-the-better\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sooner You Know About Bullying In School, The Better."},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is bullying?<\/span><\/p>\n

Bullying takes place when a person (the bully) uses their superior strength or influence to intimidate another person (the person being bullied), typically to force him\/her to do something against his\/her will.<\/p>\n

Forms of bullying:<\/span><\/p>\n

Bullying can be carried out in various forms. Some forms of bullying include:<\/p>\n

#1: Physical bullying<\/u><\/p>\n

This is defined as hurting someone\u2019s body or damaging his\/her belongings.<\/p>\n

Shoving, hitting, stealing and destroying a person\u2019s property are all examples of physical bullying.<\/p>\n

Bullying often begins in a different form before eventually progressing to physical violence.<\/p>\n

#2: Verbal bullying<\/u><\/p>\n

This is done through the use of negative words to cause distress to someone.<\/p>\n

Insulting others, calling others names, using homophobic or racist slurs on others and making fun of them are all forms of verbal bullying.<\/p>\n

Verbal bullying<\/em> is one of the most common form of bullying.<\/p>\n

#3: Social bullying<\/u><\/p>\n

This is done with the intention to erode somebody\u2019s reputation or social standing.<\/p>\n

Social bullying usually takes place between friends.<\/p>\n

It can happen either by trying to exclude somebody to make him\/ her feel left out or by gaining somebody\u2019s trust and then breaking it.<\/p>\n

Encouraging others to ignore a person or spreading a friend\u2019s secret to others with the purpose of damaging his\/her reputation are examples of social bullying.<\/p>\n

#4: Psychological bullying<\/u><\/p>\n

This involves the intentional use of words or actions which can hurt a person\u2019s psychological well-being.<\/p>\n

Examples include intimidation, manipulation and stalking to cause fear and distress.<\/p>\n

#5: Cyber bullying<\/u><\/p>\n

This happens through the use of any technological devices.<\/p>\n

Cyber bullying includes utilising the email, instant messaging, social networking sites, text messages, and cell phones to intentionally harm a person verbally, socially or psychologically.<\/p>\n

Since cyber bullying is a by-product of the recent advent of technology, many adults are unfamiliar with it. This makes it difficult for parents to be aware of what to watch out for or how to intervene.<\/p>\n

Why is it important to recognise the signs of bullying?<\/span><\/p>\n

Bullying isn’t just a disagreement or a single encounter of social rejection. It is usually more sustained and takes place over a prolonged period of time.<\/p>\n

Cases of bullying are extremely common in primary and secondary schools where students are young, immature and insensitive. So be aware,<\/p>\n

Bullying can happen to your child<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Repeated bullying can inflict severe emotional damage<\/strong> and can hurt a victim\u2019s self-esteem and mental well-being<\/strong>. Hence, it is important to intervene when your child gets bullied.<\/p>\n

However, it is difficult to find out if your child is getting bullied.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is because your children will avoid complaining to you<\/em> that they are getting bullied because of the fear of embarrassment, the fear that things will get worse if you intervene and the fear of not getting you to believe them.<\/p>\n

Therefore, you as parents should learn to identify the warning symptoms of bullying!<\/p>\n

Always remember that your child is getting bullied probably because his\/her character is not strong enough to resist the bullies.<\/p>\n

Your child is chosen as a target probably because he\/she cannot hold his\/her own.<\/p>\n

So your help is needed.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of bullying<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 16 changes in your children\u2019s behaviour which might indicate that they are victims of bullying in school:<\/p>\n

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  1. Unexplained physical injuries like marks, cuts, bruises and scrapes<\/li>\n
  2. Missing stationery, books, lunches, electronic devices or money<\/li>\n
  3. Tension and tears after school<\/li>\n
  4. Displaying a hatred towards going to school<\/li>\n
  5. Fear of riding the school bus<\/li>\n
  6. Fear of being left alone<\/li>\n
  7. Wanting you to send them to school and pick them up after lessons<\/li>\n
  8. Withdrawn and gives the impression that they are hiding something<\/li>\n
  9. Mood swings<\/li>\n
  10. Difficulty in sleeping, constant nightmares, cry themselves to sleep, bed wetting<\/li>\n
  11. Loss in appetite<\/li>\n
  12. Suddenly have fewer friends and refusal to be with the usual group<\/li>\n
  13. Hungry when they get home despite claiming that they have already had their meals in school<\/li>\n
  14. Damaged self-esteem<\/li>\n
  15. Plunge in academic performance (Bullying affects a person\u2019s self-esteem and have an adverse impact on grades)<\/li>\n
  16. Talk about suicide<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What do you do if you think your child is really getting bullied?<\/span><\/p>\n

    Even if you have identified the signs of bullying, your child will probably deny about getting bullied even if you question him\/her.<\/p>\n

    Hence, you have to be tactical when you are trying to get your child to open up to you.<\/p>\n

    For example, if you realise that your child is always hungry when he\/she comes home despite claiming that he\/she has already taken their meals, ask your child why is he\/she always hungry and have he\/she really eaten in school.<\/p>\n

    Observe your child\u2019s reactions and body language. In the above context, if your child is telling the truth, he\/she will stand by his\/her claim and tell you what he\/she ate for lunch.<\/p>\n

    However, if your child decides to remain silent, he\/she is obviously hiding something from you.<\/p>\n

    If you suspect bullying but your child refuses talk to you, talk to his\/her teachers or classmates to gain more information.<\/p>\n

    Do take note to ask discreetly if you decide to consult your child\u2019s classmate. Kids normally hate it when parents probe into sensitive matters like this.<\/p>\n

    Meanwhile, continue to monitor your child. Show him\/her emotional support and that you will always be available whenever he\/she needs help.<\/p>\n

    Read the next article for tips that your child can use to deal with bullies\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":241567,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\n

    Today\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
    How Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n

    The following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n

    \"\"<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\n

    Requirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n

    \"\"<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\n

    What Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n

    Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n

    \"\"<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\n

    Analysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\n

    How is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\n

    Circuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\n

    Circuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n

    Circuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

    \"\"<\/a><\/p>\r\nOnly the casing is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n

    Circuit D<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

    \"\"<\/a><\/p>\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the two bulbs are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filaments, allowing the bulbs to light up.\r\n\r\nAs the bulbs in circuits A and D will light up, the correct answer is option 4.\r\n

    What We Have Learnt Today<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nWhen students wish to find out if the bulb will light up, they should check the following:\r\n

    Are both the metal casing and the tip of the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIf the answer to the question is \u2018yes\u2019, the bulb will light up. :)\r\n\r\nIn the next blog post, I will be sharing about the advantages and disadvantages of arranging bulbs in series and in parallel.\r\n\r\nStay tuned! :)\r\n\r\n
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