Parents’ involvement in bulling prevention and detection is essential in the battle of stopping bullying. But how do you find out if your children are being bullied if they are too embarrassed or too afraid to tell you. There are a few warning signs that parents should pay attention to:
- If your child comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings;
- Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches when the child come home;
- Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical issues;
- Has trouble sleeping;
- Shows a loss of appetite;
- Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem,
- does not have any friends or very few friends to play with;
- Seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities with peers;
- The child has no interest in school work or suddenly begins to do poorly in school;
- When your child comes home appearing sad or moody.
Talk to your child if you see any of the 10 warning signs.
Source: U.S Department of Health and Human Services
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