BULLYING.
A child may indicate by signs or behaviour that he or she is being bullied. Children may,

Be unwilling to go to school or frightened of walking to or from school.
Begin doing poorly in their school work.
Come home hungry because their dinner money was taken.
Become withdrawn, start stammering, stop eating or distressed.
Attempt suicide.
Have nightmares.
Have unexplained bruises , cuts or scratches.
Ask for or begin stealing money to pay the bully.

These are only a few of the possible first signs.
BULLIES. Children can become bullies for many reasons. They,

Like the feeling of power.
Feel insecure, inadequate, humiliated.
Are scapegoats or bullied at home.
Don't fit in with other kids.
Feel no sense of accomplishment.

There are several other reasons.
IF YOUR CHILD IS A BULLY.
Remain calm.
Don’t bully or hit your child.
If the situation is not serious, give it time to sort itself out.
Talk to teachers, friends and others that may have information.
Set realistic guidelines and rules.
Don’t hesitate to get help.

There are several other ways that you can help.


This help information has been taken from a booklet produced by
KIDSCAPE titled,
“STOP BULLYING”. Free by contacting “Kidscape”, details below.
Telephone, (020) 7730 3300. or, www.kidscape.org.uk
Helpline for parents of bullied children, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, 0845 120 5204.

The booklet has several sections, “How parents can help”, “Suggestions for dealing with bullying”, “What ifs?” questions, “Suggestions for Teachers”, “Sample bully letter to parents", and “Breaking up bully gangs”, etc.

There are several free booklets, legal advice, and advice on counselling.

KIDSCAPE. 2 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH
Tel: (020) 7730 3300. Fax: (020) 7730 7081. www.kidscape.org.uk

More Help. KIDSCAPE HELPLINE FOR PARENTS OF BULLIED CHILDREN,
Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, 0845 120 5204

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