"Any behaviour, spoken word, act or gesture, whether deliberate or not and of a repetitive character, expressed directly or indirectly, including in cyberspace, in a context characterized by a disparity in the balance of power between the concerned persons, having the effect of engendering feelings of distress, injury, hurt, oppression or of being ostracized; " Art.
Often difficult to perceive, indirect bullying usually happens within a group with the intent of belittling the social status or the exclusion of a targeted person from the group (e.g. making someone less popular, isolating an individual).
A victim of bullying will not necessarily show any physical injury. For you to act, you must stay attentive and tuned into your child to recognize the signs of intimidation.
With the increased use of smartphones and wide accessibility to the Internet, intimidation often occurs online. You still must act to help resolve the situation.
If your child confides in you about a bullying incident, it’s important to reassure the child that he or she has a big role to play when it comes to helping a victim. Listen carefully to your child and give advice on what to do next:
If you discover that your child is involved in bullying, you must show him or her that they can count on your support while making clear at the seriousness of his or her acts: