Crying Child Pointed at by Fingers: School Bullying and Psychological Distress

Description

At the center of the image is a boy crying with a sorrowful expression. His short black hair is slightly messy, and he wears a dark gray coat with a beige fur collar over a dark inner garment. Surrounding him are multiple hands of adults or older children, each with fingers pointing at him, creating an oppressive encirclement. The background is a blurred light gray-white tone, which weakens the environment and emphasizes the subject’s helplessness. The boy has a furrowed brow, red-rimmed eyes, and tears seem ready to fall. His mouth is wide open as if crying out, conveying intense feelings of sadness, fear, and helpless isolation. Using symbolic techniques, this image metaphorically depicts the psychological trauma of children under school bullying and family stress (such as divorce, debt, and other hardships). It illustrates the painful state of being blamed and isolated, with an oppressive and heavy atmosphere, prompting reflection on children’s mental health and growth difficulties.