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Child Bullying: What Are The Warning Signs?

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Of all the problems your child could experience, bullying is probably one of the most serious. This article helps you to identify some of the signs that may indicate your child is being bullied.

Bullying includes any behavior that threatens your child or causes distress, hurt or pain whether it is emotionally, physically or a combination of these. There are many reasons why a child may be the subject of bullying. A child may be bullied because they wear spectacles, or because of how they look, religion, race, signs of poverty, family break-up, being shy or even quiet. A child may be picked on when they stand out to be different from other children and so the bully feels this child can be easily targeted.

It is a fact that bullying can destroy the confidence of a child thus leaving them feeling worthless, frightened, withdrawn and alone. The consequences of bullying if not stopped quickly could impact on a child for many years.

Numerous surveys of groups of children have been undertaken in the recent past and many conclude that more than half said that they had been bullied at school. Despite most schools having an anti-bullying policy, it would appear that bullying continues to be a major issue for children of all ages.

Being able to recognize the tell-tale signs that might indicate that your child is being bullied in school, or at a club or society that your child may attend is one of the most important things that parents need to learn and apply. Whilst these signs can be a useful indicator they do not necessarily point to bullying. However, the following are signs to look out for:

Money for food and drink taken.

Feeling sick in the morning, or has a headache, or stomach ache, and therefore does not want to go to school.

Not sleeping well and/or having bad dreams.

. A change in your child's behavior such as being moody, depressed, tearful or quiet and withdrawn when he/she comes home.

Torn clothes visible after returning from school.

Does not sleep well and/or has bad dreams.

Money for lunch has been taken.

Feeling sick before school, or has a headache, or stomach ache, and therefore does not want to attend school that day.

Poor sleeping pattern and having bad dreams.

Comes home from school with torn clothes.

Has unexplained cuts and bruises.

Being anxious.

Lunch money has been taken.

Unexplained cuts and bruises.

Interest in school work has deteriorated and school grades have recently fallen.

Nowadays, because of modern technology many children have a cell/mobile phone and Internet access. Phone numbers and email addresses are often shared with friends. However, friendships can easily end and personal information can later be used against a child to cause pain and embarrassment.

Therefore, does your child own a cell/mobile phone? It could be your child is receiving regular insulting, threatening or vulgar text messages. The bully may also leave unpleasant messages on the answer phone. So, is this happening to your child?

Your child may also be bullied on the Internet through threatening emails. There could be a campaign carried out by several children against your child through emails or unmonitored Internet chat rooms. In view of this kind of bullying parents clearly need to check the use of these modern methods of communication and see how they are affecting their child.

Your child may be suffering as a result of being bullied but it may not be bullying either. It could be that your child is medically unwell. As a parent you are in the best position to find out what the problem really is.

Careful and thorough investigation is necessary and it is only when this has been done will you be able to confirm or otherwise whether or not your child is being bullied. Once you know this, you can then take whatever action is needed to remedy any bullying. Whatever you do, do not leave anything to chance. Keep your eyes and ears open and as soon as you suspect anything, take action quickly.

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Author: Florrie Poff can help you to defeat child bullying fast. For Defeat Bullying Strategies sign up to her Defeat Bullying Newsletter and download Two Free eBook Chapters

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