Bullying has become a big problem in this country. There are many kinds of bullying from
cyberbullying to bullying people with special needs and more.
Not all children show warning signs of bullying but here are
some warning signs that may show that your child is being bullied:
- Unexplainable injuries
- Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry
- Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking
illness
- Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or
binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they did not eat
lunch.
- Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
- Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not
wanting to go to school
- Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations
- Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem
- Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home,
harming themselves, or talking about suicide
For more information on bullying, including how you can help
your child if they are being bullied, visit these web sites:
Bullying: It's Not OK (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Helping Kids Deal with Bullies (Nemours Foundation)
Avoiding Bullying (American Academy of
Pediatrics)
Cyberbullying
(National Crime Prevention Council)
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