What are the warning signs of bullying?
There are warning signs that can show if a person is being affected by bulling, both if they are being bullied or if they are the bully.
It's very important to talk with children that show signs that they might be currently being bullied or if they could be bullying others. The warning signs listed below also can point towards other issues, such as depression or substance abuse.
It's very important to talk with children that show signs that they might be currently being bullied or if they could be bullying others. The warning signs listed below also can point towards other issues, such as depression or substance abuse.
Signs of being bullied
Some signs of a child being bullied can be seen and watched for, however not all children show warning signs. So do not fully rely on these items and talk with the person you might be concerned about.
Some common warning signs are:
Injuries that seem to have no origin or an unreasonable origin
Loss of clothing items, books, or jewelry
Behaviors that are harmful to themselves or self-destructive, such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide.
Decreased self esteem or a feeling of helplessness
A loss of friendship, or the person wishes to avoid social situations
A decrease in grades, or interest in school
A difficulty sleeping
A change in eating habits, either skipping meals or binge eating.
Some common warning signs are:
Injuries that seem to have no origin or an unreasonable origin
Loss of clothing items, books, or jewelry
Behaviors that are harmful to themselves or self-destructive, such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide.
Decreased self esteem or a feeling of helplessness
A loss of friendship, or the person wishes to avoid social situations
A decrease in grades, or interest in school
A difficulty sleeping
A change in eating habits, either skipping meals or binge eating.
Signs of bullying
A child may bully others if the kid shows signs of acting similarly to some of the items listed below
They get into verbal or physical fights
They have friends who bully
They begin to act more and more aggressive
There is frequent principal office meetings or detentions
If they often blame others for their problems
If they are competitive and have no care for their popularity/reputation
If they do not accept responsibility for things they do
They get into verbal or physical fights
They have friends who bully
They begin to act more and more aggressive
There is frequent principal office meetings or detentions
If they often blame others for their problems
If they are competitive and have no care for their popularity/reputation
If they do not accept responsibility for things they do
What are the effects of Bullies
Many of the signs of being bullied are an effect of being bullied, however there are a few more effects that are very common.
Other effects of being bullied
Depression and anxiety, an increased feeling of sadness and loneliness.
A change in sleep pattern
A change in eating pattern
Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed
Health complaints
A lower academic achievement
Many of these effects may even carry into adulthood
A change in sleep pattern
A change in eating pattern
Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed
Health complaints
A lower academic achievement
Many of these effects may even carry into adulthood
Other effects of being a bully
A high chance of substance abuse in adulthood
Getting into fights
Vandalizing property
Possible dropping out of school
Early sexual activity
Criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults
Be abusive toward partners, spouse, or children when they become an adult
Getting into fights
Vandalizing property
Possible dropping out of school
Early sexual activity
Criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults
Be abusive toward partners, spouse, or children when they become an adult
Effects of being a common bystander
Even being a bystander of bullying events consistently can have an effect on a person. Some effects are
More likely to:
Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs
Increased mental health problems, including depression and anxiety
Missing or skipping school
More likely to:
Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs
Increased mental health problems, including depression and anxiety
Missing or skipping school