If there is anything good to be said about schools closing and isolation, it is my observation that bullying has stopped. Both of my children have experienced bullying at one time or another, one more severely than the other. I have first hand experience of some of the negative consequences of long term bullying and the potentially life long effects of it. I have personally witnessed the resulting fear of everyday things, the emerging low self-esteem, the frustration and even the eventual anger. There is no-one more lonely in the world than a child who is a victim of bullying.
In Psychology of Bullying 101, some resolutions are outlined, the main one being isolating the victim from the offender. It is crucial that the victim is able to get away from the bully and has a safe space. Having this complete isolation within the safety of the family unit has had a huge positive impact. It has allowed for recovery and realization by the victim what normal is. It has allowed for the victim understanding that bullying is about the bully, not the victim. The happy child that I once knew is re-emerging. Sadly there still are those everyday things that need to be worked out, but it is a whole lot easier when the source is gone. The child can now focus on being a kid, playing and freely expressing themselves without judgement.
Single parenting during COVID-19 pandemic 