Your child may uncharacteristically not want to talk about what is happening at school
Refuses to talk about what is wrong at school.
Afraid to walk to school or take the bus to school when it was not an issue beforehand
Child feels sick in the mornings more than usual
Grades drastically change
Comes home with belongings destroyed on regular occasions
Comes home more hungry than usual
Your child becomes distant and lacking confidence
Sleeping patterns change
Unexplained bruises and scratches
What Should Parents Do
Listen to your child. Sit down and encourage them to open up and talk about school and what is happening there.
Think of a way and create a plan on how to talk to your child’s principal and teacher about the situation. Don’t act on impulse! (I know that is easier said than done)
Document everything!
If your child is being cyber bullied copy everything that has to do with the situation.
Be PERSISTENT! Make sure that your child's school knows that you want them to look into this and take action. This is not something that can be put off until another time!
How to Help Your Children Succeed at School (and Home)
Listen and talk to your children everyday!
Volunteer in your child’s school or do what you are able to help!
Learn the signs of if your child is a victim of bullying
Help your child learn to address bullying issues
Teach your child what bullying is and the right response to bullying
More than ½ of all children are on occasion directly involved in bullying as a perpetrator, bystander or victim. Follow these links for more information.