Warning signs
from Pbs.org & Stopbullying.gov
If you think your child might be experiencing bullying, these are the signs to watch for (adapted from a Department of State Health Services guide).
Your child exhibits the following signs:
from Pbs.org & Stopbullying.gov
If you think your child might be experiencing bullying, these are the signs to watch for (adapted from a Department of State Health Services guide).
Your child exhibits the following signs:
- Comes home with dirty, torn, or wet clothes or “loses” things without being able to explain what happened
- Has unexplained bruises, cuts and scratches, or other injuries
- Does not bring friends home or visit with friends after school
- Takes an “illogical” route to school
- Seems unhappy, downhearted, depressed or moody, or has sudden outbursts of anger
- Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares. Sleeps poorly, cries out in his sleep or has nightmares
- 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. Asks for extra money (because a bully is demanding it)
- Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school
- Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem
- Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide