{"id":1785,"date":"2021-09-28T13:05:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T13:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/?p=1785"},"modified":"2021-11-23T13:40:10","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T13:40:10","slug":"warning-signs-that-your-child-is-being-bullied","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/warning-signs-that-your-child-is-being-bullied\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning Signs That Your Child Is Being Bullied"},"content":{"rendered":"

As parents, it\u2019s important to recognize the <\/span>\u200fwarning signs of bullying<\/b><\/a>\u200f. Bullying is more prevalent than most people realize, and your child may not always speak up when it\u2019s happening. Knowing the following tell-tale signs of bullying enables you to act quickly, so your child doesn\u2019t keep suffering.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fBullying At School Tends to Affect Grades\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u200fThere are many signs of bullying at school, and it\u2019s no secret that many warning signs of bullying are school-related. One major red flag of bullying is when your child\u2019s grades take a hit. That\u2019s because your child will find it hard to concentrate in class with a bully constantly at their heels.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fThe signs of bullying at school will also follow your child home, as they may fail to do their homework or keep up with their studies, which affects their grades in the long term. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fYour Child May Start Skipping School and Related Activities<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Upset\u200f<\/b>\u200fOne of the signs of bullying at school is when your child starts skipping school and related activities. Some symptoms of bullying at school are easy to recognize, such as when your child gets upset over waking up and going to school. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fOther times, signs of being bullied are not always obvious if your child is trying to hide it. They may pretend to attend classes while secretly skipping school. Also, if you look into their schedule, you may notice they\u2019re no longer engaged in their favorite school activities. Talk to your child without being confrontational to find out why they no longer enjoy their school life.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fYour Child May Change Their Eating and Bathroom Habits\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u200fWhen checking for signs your child is being bullied, watch out for any changes in their eating and bathroom behavior. For starters, one of the symptoms of bullying is if the victim prefers to do most of their business at home. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fThey will avoid bathrooms at school to avoid being a target, and they may also skip lunch only to binge-eat when they get home. The victim may also lose their appetite altogether in response to the emotional stress of being bullied.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fYour Child May Frequently Feel Sick (Or Pretend To)\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u200fAs mentioned, bullying at school may influence your child to dislike school and motivate them to skip classes. Therefore, one of the signs your child is being bullied includes using sickness as an excuse not to attend school. As far as signs of being bullied are concerned, it\u2019s not uncommon for victims of bullying to complain about having a headache or a stomach ache regularly. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fEven if they go to school, they might visit the nurse frequently in the hopes of getting sent back home. At times, bullying can actually affect your child\u2019s health, so they will frequently complain about not feeling well. If any of these signs of bullying set off an alarm, trust your gut feeling and dig deeper to discover what\u2019s happening in your child\u2019s life.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fBullying Often Results in Physical Damage\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u200fBullies like to inflict physical harm, so physical injuries are one of the top signs your child is being bullied. The majority of times, your child may struggle to explain the scrapes and bruises, and they could even try to cover the physical marks with clothing. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fThat\u2019s why you should also pay attention if your child frequently gets their clothing torn or if their belongings are always getting damaged or coming up missing. These are all signs of being bullied, especially if they occur at the same time. Investigate the matter and encourage your child to open up if they seem reluctant to offer a plausible explanation.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fYour Child May Have Trouble Sleeping\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u200fSymptoms of bullying can appear in every facet of your child\u2019s life, including when they are asleep. Some victims of bullying experience nightmares, while younger children may even start bedwetting. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fWhether your child is having trouble sleeping or sleeping more than usual, chances are they are not getting the quality of sleep they need if they are experiencing bullying. Therefore, the warning signs of bullying can extend to abnormal exhaustion, a worn-out appearance, difficulty concentrating, and general poor health due to lack of proper sleep.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fYour Child\u2019s Social Life May Suffer\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u200fIt\u2019s important that children have a balanced social life where they belong to a \u201cgroup.\u201d Bullies can ruin this by pushing their victims away from their usual social circles. This is one of the common signs of bullying at school. Therefore, you may notice that your child now hangs out alone when they used to be close to some of their friends. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fThis is more common among teen girls that tend to form cliques where thinly disguised bullying behavior is encouraged. If your child has become a target, their former friends will typically shun them and stop inviting them to social activities.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fYour Child May Adopt Bullying Behavior\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u200fBullying should never be condoned, but it can be sobering to realize that victims of bullying sometimes become bullies themselves. This happens as the child tries to gain control of their life. If the child doesn\u2019t receive adequate support to cope with the effects of bullying, they will lash out with bullying behavior towards siblings and friends. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fThat\u2019s why it\u2019s important also to recognize warning signs that your child is a bully. Typically, bullies will start fights and become increasingly aggressive. They may also partner with other bullies and get into trouble more frequently.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fYou May Notice Significant and Worrying Changes in Your Child<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Close\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u200fBullying can affect your child in many ways, and you may notice any of the following changes, which are a cause for concern:\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n