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8 signs that show your child is being bullied

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8 years ago

September 14, 2016

8 signs that show your child is being bullied

Latest statistics reveals that about 15 per cent of all children are bullied at some point in their first twelve school years before they venture into high school.

More than half of students report that they’ve seen bullying take place at their school, and about 10 per cent of students either drop out or switch schools at some point because they’re being bullied.

It’s clearly a widespread problem in American schools. Here are some signs to watch for, which can indicate that your child is being bullied at school.

More Sick Days: The child complains of headaches or stomach aches more than usual, in an attempt to stay home from school.

Unexplained Injuries: More bumps, bruises or scrapes than normal, and the child might lie and say they “fell” or bumped into something at school.

Academic Decline: A sudden decline in grades or other school performance is a warning sign that something is wrong, possibly bullying.

Social Withdrawal: The child may not have many friends, or might seem to be withdrawn from other kids their age.

Stress: The child becomes upset or anxious, and might refuse to tell parents what’s bothering them.

Behavioural Changes: Children who are bullied often go through mood swings or rapid behavioural changes. They may have lower self-esteem.

Insomnia: The child may be suffering from a lack of sleep, related to anxiety over being bullied.

Reluctance about School: The child might not want to go to school, and may begin to voice feelings that they hate their school, their teacher or some other aspect of their academic life.

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