BULLYING
WARNING SIGNS
Youths who bully tend to have
more conduct problems and dislike school.
• Youths who are bullied tend to show higher levels of insecurity,
anxiety, depression, loneliness and unhappiness.
• Bullied teens can develop low self esteem, as well as physical
and mental symptoms.
• Symptoms may also include: headaches, stomach aches, trouble sleeping,
eating problems and attempted suicide.
SUGGESTIONS FOR PARENTS
Document, document,
document! It is important to keep records of each occurrence to establish
patterns and persons involved. This will be a help for the school administration
or law enforcement. Most schools have
work bullying out on their own. Bullies and victims need help from parents,
teachers, school counselors and/or other professionals to stop the behavior
and assist the victim's needs. The best intervention for bullying is prevention.
Surgeon General Richard Carmona, M.D. announced Stop Bullying Now! a nationwide
campaign to combat bullying.
For more information
visit:
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/
problems/bullies.html
