15 Signs That Your Child Is Being Bullied

13Dreading School in the Morning

Have you ever noticed that your child doesn’t want to get up for school or begins to mope around like they have no desire at all to get out the door? This could be a symptom of depression which can many times be triggered by repeated bullying attacks. Remember especially for younger children its best to stop this early in its tracks before things get out of hand. 

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14Physical Harassment

When children enter middle school and especially High School bullying can take on a whole new concept which can including inappropriate physical remarks from their peers. This is especially true in the Gay and Lesbian community. In fact, it has been documented that 8 out of 10 LGBT students have been sexually harassed because of their sexual orientation. 

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15Signs of Extreme Depression, Shame, and Hopelessness

If your child shows any of these behaviors this could be a red flag that something is clearly wrong. As children continue to be tortured by their perpetrators then their whole belief system gets knocked down. They begin to give into their dark feelings allowing things just to be as they are and not wanting to do anything about it. If a child is doing this then there needs to be action taken right away before other extreme measures take place. 

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16 Know The Facts

Even though these are the common factors that indicate your child is a victim of bullying it isn’t inconclusive of all the possibilities. Best bet is to stay informed and active both in your child’s school and personal life. Know their friends, have them over and see what they are about. Also be active in your child’s school. Volunteering on the School’s Home and School Association and attending any meetings and meeting with school staff regularly will definitely keep you abreast about all the things that are going on in and out of your child’s life. 

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