Many bullying incidents would not happen if parents were a bit more vigilant.
1. The child wants to be popular and liked
If your child always wants to be the Queen B or the most popular person in school or the neighbourhood, the desire to exert control and authority over others will likely cause them to become bullies.
2. The child refuses to be disciplined
A child should have respect for authority and regard for their parents. If you cannot tell your child what to do or what not to do and you find them increasingly disrespectful to your authority, then you should check it quickly.
3. There is a history of violence at home
Growing up watching violence can easily cause them to imitate it in their private lives. Violence at home can happen in different ways. It might be parents fighting and beating each other or older siblings bullying younger ones or uncles, aunts and maids bullying the children.
4. They are neglected by their parents
Children cannot train themselves. Apart from providing the basic amenities for their children, many parents do not even know who their children are.
They take no interest in what they are doing or up to. They do not even know what they like, who their friends are, how they spend their time, who they listen to and what they watch. Asking their caretakers and teachers about their children’s behaviour is also a form of care.
5. They have many behavioural issues
Does your child lack empathy for humans and animals? Are they passive-aggressive? Are they proud and arrogant? Do they always like to be in control?
Noticing these behaviours guides you on how to guide your child, and stop them from becoming a menace as quickly as possible.
