However hard parents struggle to do what is best for their troubled and troublesome teenager, too often there comes a point when parents’ willingness to help and understand him gives way to feelings of despair and frustration. In order to help their teenage children...
When we talk about the mental health and well-being of victims, we cannot ignore the role that the parent has played regarding the apparent inability of the child to cope with bullying that takes place at school. A child who has not been well socialised and tends to...
Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behaviour, aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted. Many parents are unaware...
A child cannot bring themselves up. They are totally dependent on an adult, usually the parents and teachers, to equip them with the necessary skills that will enable them to take on all the challenges that life presents to them. It is up to the parent to instill in...
What is Bullying? Bullying can take various forms and occur in different settings. Here are five examples of different forms of bullying: 1. Verbal bullying: This form of bullying involves the use of hurtful words, insults, name-calling, or teasing to belittle or...
In virtually all the articles that I have read on sibling rivalry, it is seen as a phenomenon that just seems to happen amongst siblings. From my experience working with families, I have come to the conclusion that sibling rivalry is a sibling’s perceived unfairness...
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