What are the signs of a bully?
Javier Zboncak
2025-07-13 06:25:53
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Afraid to go to school or other activities
Appears anxious or fearful
Low self-esteem and makes negative comments
Complains of feeling unwell
Lower interest in activities and lower performance at school
Loses things, needs money, reports being hungry after school
Injuries, bruising, damaged clothing or articles
Appears unhappy, irritable
Trouble sleeping, nightmares
Threats to hurt themselves or others
May appear isolated from the peer group
Parents may be overprotective, restrictive
Siblings may bully child at home
Lonely and isolated at school
Few friends at school or in neighbourhood
Teachers may be unaware of child’s strengths and challenges and therefore unresponsive to needs
Few opportunities to shine and show talents at home, school or in the community
Aggressive with parents, siblings, pets, and friends
Low concern for others’ feelings
Bossy and manipulative behaviour
Unexplained objects or money
Secretive about possessions and activities
Holds a positive view of aggression
Easily frustrated and quick to anger
Does not recognize impact of his/her behaviour
Parents may model use of power and aggression by yelling, hitting or rejecting child
Parents may model use of power and aggression with each other
Siblings may bully child at home
Child has friends who bully and are aggressive
Child has trouble standing up to peer pressure
Teachers or coaches may model use of power and aggression by yelling, excluding or rejecting
Few opportunities to shine and show talents at home, school or in the community
Oscar Gerlach
2025-07-10 15:06:14
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The type of behaviour that might be an indication of bullying includes a reluctance to go to school. Unexplained tummy upsets or headaches can also be a sign. Showing signs of distress on a Sunday night or at the end of school holidays is another indication. Becoming either quiet or withdrawn, or playing up, may also be a sign of bullying. Torn clothes and missing belongings can be an indication of bullying. Seeming upset after using their phone, tablets, computers etc, is also a possible sign. Wanting to leave for school much earlier than necessary or returning home late can be another indication.
Tierra Steuber
2025-07-04 00:34:27
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Any child or young person can be bullied for any reason. Children can be bullied if they are perceived to be an ‘easy target’, or different in some way, for example because of their: Disability Race or ethnicity Gender Sexual orientation Background or home life Low self-esteem, anxiety, shyness, or lack of assertiveness. No single indicator will tell you that your child is definitely being bullied, but there are some signs to look out for, including: Belongings getting lost or damaged Coming home with physical injuries, like unexplained bruises Torn clothes Being afraid to go to school Being mysteriously ‘ill’ each morning Skipping school Doing less well at school Being nervous or losing confidence Becoming quiet and withdrawn Asking for or stealing money (to give to bullies) Problems eating or sleeping Bullying other children.
Mariano Casper
2025-06-20 13:30:39
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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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