How do you know if your child is being bullied or if your child is bullying another?

Check out these warning signs compiled by StopBullying.gov:

Signs a child may be bullied

 

* Comes home with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings
* Reports losing items such as books, electronics, clothing, or jewelry
* Has unexplained injuries
* Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or feeling sick
* Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams
* Has changes in eating habits
* Hurts themselves
* Is very hungry after school from not eating lunch
* Runs away from home
* Loses interest in visiting or talking with friends
* Is afraid of going to school or other activities with peers
* Loses interest in school work or begins to do poorly in school
* Appears sad, moody, angry, anxious or depressed when he comes home
* Talks about suicide
* Feels helpless
* Feels as if he is not good enough
* Blames himself for his problems
* Suddenly has fewer friends
* Avoids certain places
* Acts differently than usual

Signs your child may be a bully

 

* Becomes violent with others
* Gets into physical or verbal fights with others
* Gets sent to the principal's office or detention a lot
* Has extra money or new belongings that cannot be explained
* Is quick to blame others
* Will not accept responsibility for his actions
* Has friends who bully others
* Needs to win or be best at everything

Source: StopBullying.gov

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