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The Warning
Signs That a Child is Being Bullied
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Shows a
sudden lack of interest in school, or friends or refuses to go to school all
together
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Changes his
route to school or play areas.
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Sudden drop
in grades.
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Withdraws
from family and school activities, a change personality.
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Is hungry
after school.
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Steals money
from home.
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Is panicked
to use the bathroom as soon he/she gets home.
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Is sad,
sullen, angry, or scared after receiving a phone call or email.
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Has torn
clothing.
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Has damaged
toys or school supplies.
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Talks poorly
about his peers or stops talking about peers and everyday activities.
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Has physical
injuries not consistent with explanation.
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Has
stomachaches, headaches, panic attacks, is unable to sleep, sleeps too much,
is exhausted.
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Looses
interest in playing with friends.
A Shift in Power
There is a new shift
in power in this country. One where the majority stands up and speaks out
against the minority and challenges bullying behaviour. Kids are no longer
inactive members of this social drama, they have begun to unite in large
numbers, reporting bullying behaviour to adults who often are unaware of such
events. Kids are improving the lives of other kids by standing up and speaking
out for others.
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