School bullying: warning signs to watch out for

It is important to talk to children who are showing signs of bullying, and to intervene as soon as possible. Indeed, the victims of bullying schools do not ask for help, and more serious problems can arise quickly.

These warning signs can also point to other problems, such as depression or drug addiction. Talking to the child can help identify the root of the problem.

Signs indicating that a child is the victim of bullying at school

First, look for behavioral changes in the child. It’s not always easy, so here are some signs that there is a problem with your bullying school:

• Unexplained injuries
• Loss of or damage to clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry
• Headache orstomach frequent
• Changes in eating habits: skipping meals or binge eating. Kids can come home hungry because they missed lunch
• Difficulty falling asleep or frequent nightmares.
• Bad grades, loss of interest in school work, or refusal to go to school
• Sudden loss of friends or a desire to avoid social situations
• Feeling helpless or low in self-esteem
• Self-destructive behavior such as running away, self-harming or suicidal thoughts

If you know someone in distress or in danger, don’t ignore the problem. Seek help as soon as possible, from the school or parents.

Finally, keep in mind, however, that not all children who are victims of bullying show warning signs.

Signs that a child is the source of the bullying

Children can bully others when:

• They engage in physical or verbal aggression
• They have friends who bully others
• They are more and more aggressive
• They are frequently sent to management or punished for misconduct
• They can’t explain how they got the extra money or new goods
• They want to blame others for their problems
• They don’t take responsibility for their actions
• They are competitive and concerned about their reputation and popularity

Warning signs of cyber harassment

These signs may indicate that a person is a victim of cyberstalking at school on Internet :

• Mobile phone with an up arrow indicating a increased use
• Significant increase or decrease in mobile use, tablets Where computers.
• Exaggerated reactions when using electronic devices
• The child hides the screen when other people are nearby or avoids talking about what he is doing
• Close or create new accounts on social networks

Why don’t the children ask for help?

School crime and safety statistics show that only 20% of school bullying cases are reported. Children don’t talk to adults for several reasons. On the one hand, the problems create a feeling of helplessness in the child. Children want to deal with the situation themselves in order to feel in control again. They may fear being seen as weak people by adults.

In addition, children may fear reprisals from those responsible for the bullying. They fear being rejected by their peers.

Finally, children who are victims of bullying feel socially isolated. They may have the impression that no one cares or that no one could understand them.