See how to know if YOUR CHILD is being stalked

Stalking and harassing someone, whether in person or online, is a growing concern these days.

According to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), more than 40% of adolescent students said they had faced situations involving teasing and intimidation.

This statistic is alarming, especially when considering that this type of action has serious consequences on the mental health of these young people.

But what constitutes persecution?

Stalking is a type of violence that involves the repeated surveillance of a person by an individual or group of people, including persistently following someone around, harassing them or causing them discomfort, and fear.

It is worth noting that stalking can also occur online, a modality known as cyberstalking, a form of harassment or stalking that uses the internet and technology.

There are several ways of cyberstalking, such as sending threatening or unwanted messages, harassment in

social media and hacking of personal accounts.

Signs your child is being stalked

To take an active role in the fight against bullying, you need to know the signs that your child is being a victim. Below are some of the main points of attention for parents:

• Strangers contact your child constantly;
• These people show an excessive interest in the teenager's life;
• They show up at the same places and events your teen attends;
• There are people hanging around your residence;
• Your child is watched from afar;
• They take pictures of the teenager without permission;
• Your child's belongings are stolen or stolen;
• The bullies start making threats;
• They have very detailed knowledge about teen life – even more than you do.

How can parents help their children protect themselves?

To keep your children safe, it is important to educate them about the dangers of bullying and how to protect yourself.

For this, it is essential to build a frank dialogue with the young person so that he knows that he has someone to trust.

Also, teach them to carry their phones with them at all times, not to disclose personal information on social media, and to identify safe places in the community in case of danger.

If it is identified that he is already a victim, it is indicated to seek the authorities, record what happened and request a protective measure.