Warning sign of being bullied

            Many children, teens, and young adults are bullied in many different ways which can include verbal, social, physical, and Cyber bullying. However, many of these children , teens, and young adults are too scared to come forward to tell someone or they are just too embarrassed. Another reason bullying has become such a problem among today’s generation is that parents, adults, and even teachers are not giving their children and students enough time. We as Americans are constantly on the go and are extremely busy people. Therefore, you need to stop and ask yourself are you really seeing the world around you?  Do you actually know what is going on in his or her life? Do you know who he or she is talking too? Do you know what he or she is watching? Do you know what he or she is posting online? Parents and teachers need to be aware of the warning signs for bullying as this is a very critical time in that young person’s life. The effects of bullying can be permanent leading to an un-healthy life style with depression, fatigue, and even death. The following are some of the warning signs parents and teachers need to be aware of if he or she:

1.       comes home with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings

2.      reports losing items such as books, electronics, clothing, or jewelry

3.       has unexplained injuries

4.      complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or feeling sick

5.       has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams

6.       has changes in eating habits

7.      hurts themselves

8.       are very hungry after school from not eating their lunch

9.      runs away from home

10.  loses interest in visiting or talking with friends

11.  is afraid of going to school or other activities with peers

12.   loses interest in school work or begins to do poorly in school

13.   appears sad, moody, angry, anxious or depressed when they come home

14.   talks about suicide or tries to commit suicide

15.  feels helpless

16.  often feels like they are not good enough

17.  blames themselves for their problems

18.  suddenly has fewer friends

19.  avoids certain places

20.  acts differently than usual

21.  wants to be alone all the time

22.  acts depressed

23.  loss of interest from hobbies they once loved