Dr. Charles Umeh, a psychiatrist and psychologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has shed light on the prevalence of bullying among children, attributing it to exposure to domestic violence and dysfunctional family environments.
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Umeh emphasized that children who witness or experience domestic violence at home often display aggressive behavior towards their peers. He noted that some children, influenced by their upbringing, develop violent tendencies and derive self-esteem from dominating others, leading them to seek validation through association with negative influences like cultism or gangs.
Furthermore, Umeh highlighted the role of personality disorders in fostering bullying behaviors, particularly in individuals with antisocial tendencies who derive pleasure from others’ suffering and manipulate situations to their advantage.
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The psychologist underscored the impact of dysfunctional homes and domestic violence on shaping children’s behavior, noting that they often emulate negative patterns observed at home. He pointed out that children from such environments may struggle to adhere to societal norms and seek validation through group activities to mitigate stress.
Umeh cautioned that bullying carries severe emotional repercussions for victims, urging vigilance in identifying signs of bullying, such as a sudden decline in morale, withdrawal, or loss of acquired skills in children who were previously thriving.
