For most people, being bullied means emotional pain during childhood or teenage years. But recent research has shown that being bullied during those years can have effects on the victims even after they become adults. Bullying not only hurts someone emotionally, but also physically. For school teachers, counselors, and parents, if you notice the following [...]
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Many signs that a child is being bullied
There are many signs that a child is being bullied. Some signs to look for: The child comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books or other belongings. The child has unexplained bruises, cuts or scratches. The child seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school [...]
Bullying hurts
Not only can bullying hurt someone’s feelings, it can have other more serious effects. Some problems can even last until you are an adult! Bullying can play a role in: Sadness, hurt feelings, loneliness, and depression Poor body image, low self-esteem, and even eating disorders, especially when teased about weight Skipping school, bad grades, and [...]
Bullying’s Long-Term Effects
The effects of bullying extend beyond the school years. Bullying may lead to criminal behavior for those who bully and future health and mental health problems for both the bully and the victims: Six out of 10 kids identified as bullies in middle school are convicted of a crime by the time they reach age [...]