Cyber Bullying & School Bullying » signs that a child is being bullied

The consequences of bullying are serious

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:37:11 +0000

Bullying can have a lasting negative impact on a child’s life. The immediate consequence can be stress. The bullied child may feel so stressed that it can interfere his engagement in school. Many researches have shown that bullied children are more likely to experience depression later on. Many of them feel lonely and anxious. Some may have low self-esteem, and even think about suicide.

If you notice changes of learning patterns and behaviors of your students, take note and pay attention whether the child is being bullied in the classroom or outside of the classroom.

Source: Department of Health & Human Services

Many signs that a child is being bullied

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:54:39 +0000

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 bus or taking part in organized activities with peers.
The child appears sad, moody, teary or depressed when he or she comes home.
The child frequently appears anxious and/or suffers from low self-esteem.

Source: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services