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 Did you know? Bullying has become such a wide spread problem that the government has recognized it as a major mental health concern for kids? And for some of those kids it has tragic consequences. “About 60 percent of children don’t tell their parents when their being picked on in school,” says Swearer, PhD, associate professor of school psychology at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln and a leading bully researcher.
11 WARNING SIGNS
IF ONE OR MORE OF THESE BEHAVIORS PERSISTS, IT COULD MEAN YOUR CHILD IS BEING BULLIED.
• Has unexplained cuts, bruises and scrapes
• Comes home from school with torn clothing, damaged books
• Constantly loses school supplies or money
• Doesn’t want to go to school; is afraid to ride the school bus
• Chooses an illogical route for going to and from school
• Suddenly is sullen, withdrawn, evasive
• Seems socially isolated, with few, if any, friends; is rarely invited to parties or homes of other kids
• Complains of headaches, stomachaches; frequently visits the school nurse
• Has difficulty sleeping, bad dreams; cries self to sleep, wets the bed
• Appears sad or depressed
• Has a sudden and significant drop in grades, as well as difficulty focusing and concentrating
To find out your state’s anti-bullying laws, visit bullypolice.org or olweus. |
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