Bullies and Victims: Information for Parents - TeachersAndFamilies

Bullies and Victims
Information for Parents
By Kari A. Sassu, MSEd, Mahri J. Elinoff, MA,
Melissa A. Bray, PhD, NCSP, & Thomas J. Kehle, PhD
University of Connecticut

 

Signs of Bullying

Signs of Victimization

Be Alert to Warning Signs of Victimization

Watch for warning signs that your child might be the victim of bullying. Here are some questions to ask yourself:

  • Does my child fear going to school? Is my child anxious about school? Has my child been out sick a lot? Does my child often complain about not feeling well as a way of avoiding school?
  • Have I noticed bruises on my child? When I ask her about the bruises, how does my child respond?
  • Does my child have friends? Who are his friends? Have I seen the way that they interact? Is my child submissive or withdrawn with other children?
  • Does my child seem unhappy or insecure? Does my child talk about "nobody liking her" or "not having any friends?" Does my child talk about wanting to hurt someone or get back at someone?
  • Does my child seem to have low self-esteem or self-confidence? Does my child have difficulty asserting himself?

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Kari A. Sassu, MSEd, and Mahri J. Elinoff, MA, are doctoral candidates in school psychology at the University of Connecticut; Melissa A. Bray, PhD, NCSP, is Associate Professor in School Psychology at the University of Connecticut, a licensed psychologist, and a licensed speech-language pathologist. Thomas J. Kehle, PhD, is Professor and Director of the School Psychology program at the University of Connecticut and a licensed psychologist. This article is provided by the National Association of School Psychologists from its 2004 publication, Helping Children at Home and School II: Handouts for Families and Educators.
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