Racism is children is another form of bullying known as racist bullying. This is very common and occurs when someone is treated unfairly, picked on and harassed by other children because of their race, colour, traditions or beliefs. Bullying of this kind may take different forms such as making racist remarks, threats, not letting the victim join in play or games, hitting, punching and kicking and taking or damaging personal property.
There are many reasons why children become bullies. Children who grow up within racist families often adopt these attitudes and behaviours because they have seen it done to others and may think that this is acceptable. It is also possible that they themselves have been victims of violence at home and therefore pick on children who appear different to them. Racism is also a sign of people feeling threatened by another person who looks different or is from a different culture.
Being the victim of racist bullying is very distressing and can make you feel sad and isolated. Victims often feel embarrassed or ashamed of what is going on and become withdrawn by not talking about the situation and avoiding places or activities in the hope that the bullies will just go away. However, this often is not the solution and victims are left feeling worse.
It is important to remember that you are not alone and that talking to parents, teachers and friends can help alleviate the burden, as well as finding practical solutions to the problem. Accepting that you are not the cause of the problem helps to relieve some of the worry and most importantly reporting these incidents may enable adults to put a stop to this unacceptable behaviour. Keeping some evidence, such as a diary of events is often helpful when reporting these incidents. It is also important for you to keep safe. For example, try not to go to isolated areas on your own. Most schools run anti-bullying campaigns and are able to offer information and support.
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