What are the signs of a bully?
Mariano Casper
2025-06-20 13:30:39
Count answers: 5
Some signs that may point to a bullying problem are: Unexplainable injuries Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they did not eat lunch. Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide.
Kids may be bullying others if they: Get into physical or verbal fights Have friends who bully others Are increasingly aggressive Get sent to the principal’s office or to detention frequently Have unexplained extra money or new belongings Blame others for their problems Don’t accept responsibility for their actions Are competitive and worry about their reputation or popularity.
Tremaine Yundt
2025-06-20 12:42:15
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Physical signs include bruises, cuts and scratches, torn clothes, missing property, poor eating or sleeping, bedwetting, complaints about headaches or tummy aches. School problems can be signs of bullying, where your child might not want to go to school, not want to go on school trips, stay close to teachers during breaks, start sitting alone, have difficulty asking or answering questions in class, have trouble with schoolwork or homework, stop taking part in school activities, stop talking about positive things that happen at school. Your child might avoid social events that they used to enjoy, like parties, not talk about doing fun things with friends anymore, or talk about being excluded at lunch and recess, losing contact with classmates after school, being chosen last for teams and games. Emotional and behavioural changes can also be signs, where your child might be unusually anxious or nervous, seem upset, unhappy, down, teary or angry, be withdrawn or secretive, ask you for money or extra lunch box treats, not seem excited or enthusiastic about things anymore. Teenagers might show signs of anxiety, seem upset, unhappy, down, teary or angry, become more and more isolated from others, lack confidence, ask you for money, lash out unexpectedly, start using alcohol or other drugs. Your child might have trouble sleeping, have physical injuries they can’t or won’t explain, come home with damaged or missing belongings, regularly complain about headaches or stomach aches, take less care of themselves.
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