Signs of Bullying

A list of Bullying warning signs taken from StopBullying.com:

Being 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

• Are very hungry after school from not eating their 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 they come home

• Talks about suicide

• Feels helpless

• Often feels like they are not good enough

• Blames themselves for their problems

• Suddenly has fewer friends

• Avoids certain places

• Acts differently than usual

Bullying Others

• 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 their actions

• Has friends who bully others

• Needs to win or be best at everything