The Center for Prevention of Abuse

BULLYING

Some possible signs that your child is being bullied:

Child's clothes or books are torn or dirty for no apparent reason
Child seems to have fewer friends
Child seems afraid or unwilling to go to school
Child often has headaches, stomachaches or little appetite
Child's grades decrease
Child shows signs of depression
Child describes being 'picked on'

Some warning signs that your child might be a bully:

Child has a marked need to dominate or control others
Child has an aggressive, mean or spiteful side
Child has little empathy for others and likes to push around or tease other children

Keep in mind that victims often turn around and bully someone weaker (physically or emotionally) than they are.

Don't assume that if bullying is happening, the school staff will intervene or even know about it. Bullies are usually very good at hiding their bullying, and children are often scared to ''tell'' on someone.

Read about how to preventing bullying.

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