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WHAT IS BULLYING?

Bullying can take many forms, but it’s generally considered to be any behavior that is unwelcome, offensive, unsolicited, or objectionable. Bullying is characterized by:

  • Repetition (occurs regularly)
  • Duration (is enduring)
  • Escalation (increasing aggression)
  • Power disparity (the target lacks the power to successfully defend themselves)
  • Attributed intent

 WHAT ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BULLYING?

There are 6 main types of bullying:

  • Physical
  • Verbal
  • Sexual
  • Cyber
  • Prejudicial
  • Relational Aggression (Psychological)

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS  YOUR CHILD IS BEING BULLIED?

Some common signs that your child is being bullied are:

    • Your child seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities (ie. sports teams) with peers
  • Your child comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings
  • Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches
  • Has few, if any friends, with whom he or she spends time
  • Finds or makes up excuses as to why they can’t go to school
  • Takes a long or out-of-the-way route when walking to or from school
  • Has lost interest in schoolwork or suddenly begins to do poorly in school
  • Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home
  • Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches or other physical ailments
  • Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams
  • Experiences a loss of appetite
  • Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem

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