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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:
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- 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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