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Identifying the Effects of Bullying 

As a parent, you may suspect your child is being bullied. If you are not quite sure, review these common signs to help you recognize if bullying is occurring. Your child may:

 

• come home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings 

 

• have unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches from fighting

 

• have few, if any, friends with whom he or she spends time

 

• seem afraid of going to school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities with peers (such as clubs or sports) 

 

• lose interest in school work or suddenly begin to do poorly in school 

 

• appear sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home 

 

• complain frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical problems

 

• have trouble sleeping or frequent bad dreams 

 

• experience a loss of appetite 

 

• appear anxious and suffer from low self-esteem 

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