BULLYING

Bullying is any form of psychological, verbal or physical abuse produced between students repeatedly over a period of time in the classroom, this type of school violence is characterized, therefore, by a reiteration aimed at intimidation of the victim, implying an abuse of power insofar as it is exercised by a stronger aggressor (whether this real strength or subjectively perceived) than that. The abused subject is thus exposed physically and emotionally to the abusive subject, generating as a consequence a series of psychological sequels (although these are not part of the diagnosis); It is common for the bullied to live in terror with the idea of ​​going to school and to be very nervous, sad and lonely in their daily life. In some cases, the harshness of the situation can lead to thoughts about suicide and even its materialization, consequences of harassment towards people without an age limit.

Children with functional diversity are more prone to bullying, including Down syndrome, autism, Asperger syndrome, Tourette syndrome, etc.

It groups bullying behaviors that seek to intimidate through threats against the physical integrity of the child or family, or through extortion.

Consequences.

Bullying as well as other forms of psychological abuse produce biological (gene expression) and mental sequelae. Specialists of the Center for Studies on Human Stress (CSHS) of the Louis-H Hospital. Lafontaine from Canada suggest that victims who are harassed are more vulnerable to mental problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and mood disorders as they get older.