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Bullying is a term that has gained popularity over recent years, but this phenomenon has existed since man exists. Now, what exactly do we mean by school bullying or harassment? This Anglo-Saxon word frequently used to describe a typical class thugs. That is, batterers, either physically or psychologically.

Bullying is a phenomenon characterized by intimidation abuser harassment on the victim, within the school. The stalker enjoy feeling superior to the beleaguered and suffering rejoices with it. Repeated exposure of this condition by the victim may bring serious consequences on a psychological level. In some cases, students who have been victims of bullying may become suicidal.

The causes of bullying

Bullying is a phenomenon that can occur for various reasons (personal, family or school), and therefore can occur at any school: whether private or public. Regarding school causes, it seems to have more risk of bullying in large centers than in small, because of the difficulty in monitoring the first.

A personal cause could be, for example, low self-esteem stalker. Feeling harassed than would be a way to supplement the lack of self-confidence. As for family reasons, the origin of the violence of children stalkers could be found in the model of aggressive father. In addition, economic stress, poor relationship between the parents, the acquired values, the absence of rules of coexistence, etc. could be probable causes of the development of this phenomenon.

Types of bullying

But what types of bullying exist? According to the National Centre Against Bullying (NCAB) bullying can be classified as follows according to different criteria.

<b>1. Verbal Bullying</b>

<b>What is it?</b>

The verbal bullying is characterized in that the stalker expressed harsh words, insults, threats, intimidation, jokes and exclusive statements about the appearance, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race or disability of the victim. Children are more sensitive to such comments.

Example: When a child says to another child: "You are very, very fat, and your mother too."

<b>How do I detect?</b>

Children who are victims of this type of bullying can be displayed absent, sulky or show a change in appetite. They can say something of what they have said and ask if it is true.

<b>2. Physical Bullying</b>

<b>What is it?</b>

Physical bullying is characterized by an aggressive and intimidating behavior by the harasser, including kicking, hitting, tripping, blocking or pushing. It is the best known form of bullying.

Example: A child is bullied by another child to low pants at recess

<b>How do I detect?</b>

Unfortunately, many children do not tell their parents what has happened. But parents can detect whether your child is suffering physical bullying because this kind of bullying often leave marks on the body of the victim, which sends an alarm signal. Some of these body markings are: cuts, bruises, torn clothing, etc. In addition, the victim may often complain of headaches or stomach.

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<b>3. Bullying social or relational</b>

<b>What is it?</b>

This type of bullying is more difficult to detect and often happens behind the victim. The objective is usually that the person is not one or not part of a group. Whether in the dining room, football matches recess or any social or educational activity center, the victim is rejected by their peers.

Example: A group of girls in a gym class draw their pictures on a party where one of the girls in the class was not invited, and while she was present, treat it as if it were invisible.

<b>How do I detect?</b>

Often the victim show mood swings, avoid peer groups and be alone than normal. Girls are more likely to suffer this type of bullying. The emotional pain of social bullying can be equally intense than that suffered by the physical bullying and the consequences can last even longer.

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<b>4. Cyber-bullying</b>

<b>What is it?</b>

Cyberbullying is a phenomenon that was born due to the rise of social networks. It is characterized by harassment or intimidation produced through social networks, text messaging and emails. Through the digital medium, the stalker spread false rumors, lies, threats, sexist or racist comments, causing enormous discomfort and psychological and emotional problems on the victim.

Example: When a state or public tweets guy on Facebook, "Ramon is a loser. How can you have a girlfriend? Sure his girlfriend just wants the money. "

<b>How do I detect?</b>

It is possible that the victim of cyber-bullying spend a lot of time online and sad and anxious after show. In addition, the person suffering from this type of harassment (and any form of bullying) may have trouble sleeping, and can get to plead not go to school, staying away from activities once enjoyed.

<b>5. Bullying carnal</b>

<b>What is it?</b>

This type of bullying is arguably the most difficult to analyze, because many people refuse to accept that children are performing this type of behavior. This kind of bullying at school is characterized by sexist or obscene comments, touching the victim in intimate places or put pressure on it to do something it does not want (for example, watch movies for adults). This kind of bullying can cause serious psychological problems and mark forever the intimate and emotional relationships of the victim.

Example: A child class requires a girl to kiss him repeatedly.

<b>How do I detect?</b>

Generally, the victim of this type of bullying will not express what happens, but avoid situations where you may encounter with the stalker. For example, not attending school.