Bullying and cyberbullying
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Signs, symptoms and effects
It can be hard for adults, including parents, to know whether or not a child is being bullied. A child might not tell anyone because they’re scared the bullying will get worse. They might think that they deserve to be bullied, or that it’s their fault.
You can’t always see the signs of bullying. And no one sign indicates for certain that a child’s being bullied. But you should look out for:
- belongings getting ‘lost’ or damaged
- physical injuries such as unexplained bruises
- being afraid to go to school, being mysteriously ‘ill’ each morning or skipping school
- not doing as well at school
- asking for, or stealing, money (to give to a bully)
- being nervous, losing confidence or becoming distressed and withdrawn
- problems with eating or sleeping
- bullying others.
Things you may notice
If you’re worried that a child is being abused, watch out for any unusual behaviour:
- withdrawn
- suddenly behaves differently
- anxious
- clingy
- depressed
- aggressive
- problems sleeping...
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