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One of the most serious problems your child could ever experience is bullying. In this article you will be able to identify some of the signs that may indicate your child is being bullied. Any behavior that intimidates or causes your child distress, hurt or pain whether emotionally, physically or a combination of these is regarded as bullying. There is no particular reason why a child may be susceptible to being bullied. For example, a child may be bullied because they wear contact lenses, or because of their appearance, religion, race, signs of poverty, family break-up, being shy or quiet. A child that stands out to be different from other children is usually picked on by the bully because the bully feels they can easily be bullied. Bullying can destroy the confidence a child has thus leaving them feeling worthless, frightened, withdrawn and isolated. If bullying is not stopped quickly the consequences could impact on a child for many years ahead. Numerous surveys of groups of children have been undertaken in the recent past and many conclude that more than half said that they had been bullied at school. Despite most schools having an anti-bullying policy, it would appear that bullying continues to be a major issue for children of all ages. Being able to recognize the tell-tale signs that might indicate that your child is being bullied in school, or at a club or society that your child may attend is one of the most important things that parents need to learn and apply. Whilst these signs can be a useful indicator they do not necessarily point to bullying. However, the following are signs to look out for: A change in the behavior of your child such as being moody, depressed, tearful, or quiet and withdrawn when he/she comes home from school. Feeling sick in the morning, or has a headache, or stomach ache, and therefore does not want to go to school. Shows high levels of anxiety. Loss of appetite. Feeling sick when they get up, or has a headache, or stomach ache, and therefore does not want to go to school. Does not sleep well and/or has bad dreams. Personal items have been damaged, broken, or are missing. Not wanting to take the bus to school. Has lost interest in studying and school grades have recently fallen. Comes home from school with torn clothes. The development of low self-esteem when previously this was not a problem. Being anxious. Walks to school using a differant route than used previously. Has fewer friends than previously, or no real friends at all. Personal belongings have been damaged, broken, or are missing. Nowadays, because of modern technology many children have a cell/mobile phone and Internet access. Phone numbers and email addresses are often shared with friends. However, friendships can easily end and personal information can later be used against a child to cause pain and embarrassment. Therefore, does your child own a cell/mobile phone? It could be your child is receiving regular insulting, threatening or vulgar text messages. The bully may also leave unpleasant messages on the answer phone. So, is this happening to your child? Your child may also be bullied by receiving threatening emails or there may be a very unpleasant campaign carried out by several children against your child through emails or through unmonitored Internet chat rooms. In this regard, parents clearly need to closely monitor the use of these modern methods of communication by their children. It is possible that if your child is suffering in any way, that the cause is not bullying but something else. Your child might be genuinely unwell. But as you will know your child better than anyone else, you are in the best position to determine what the problem really is and seek medical help when necessary. You will be able to confirm or otherwise whether or not your child is being bullied only when you carry out a careful and thorough investigation. When you have identified any problem you will then be able to take whatever action is needed to remedy the situation for your child. It is vital for your child that you do not leave anything to chance so be vigilant and take action when necessary.
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