What is Bullying. A form of abuse What is Bullying? A form of abuse. It involves repeated acts over time attempting to create or enforce one person’s power over another

*77% are bullied mentally, verbally and physically *1 out of 4 kids is bullied *77% are bullied mentally, verbally and physically *1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully *8% of students miss 1 day of class for fear of bullies *Every 7 minutes a child is bullied

Bullying effects all children all schools are required to have an anti-bullying policy web sites to help if your child is being bullied

Boys and girls tend to bully in different styles Boys tend to be more physical than girls Girls tend to bully in peer groups Girls experience sexual bullying more often than boys

reasons for bullying Lack of supervision by parents Harsh physical discipline Victimization by family member Enhance social power Low social status A way to gain attention

Warning signs Depression Anxiety Safety concerns Sadness Aggression Academic issues Arrives to school late Alone most of the time at school Avoids certain places at school Spends time with younger students

What to do if your child is being bullied Talk with principal and classroom teacher Have principal talk with others so they can intervene should an episode be repeated Have child socialize with friends outside of school to build self-esteem Encourage to stick with friends, so they want be alone Make sure they are aware of cyber bullying and they understand it is not acceptable

Consequences of being a victim of bullying Depression and low self-esteem Migraine Missing school Likely to have problem with drugs and alcohol

Ways to prevent Talk with and listen to your kid- everyday Spend time at school Be good example of kindness and leadership Learn the signs Establish household rules about bullying Talk with adults at your child’s school