tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931848549197815855.post-87249111378576644432007-10-20T14:15:00.000-04:002007-10-20T14:19:42.553-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_O00nzzL5h-Y/RxpGa-csUVI/AAAAAAAAAA0/jdZuwzCED4I/s1600-h/bully+victim.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_O00nzzL5h-Y/RxpGa-csUVI/AAAAAAAAAA0/jdZuwzCED4I/s320/bully+victim.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123484955341246802" border="0" /></a><br /><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b> How can I tell if my child is a victim of bullying?</b></p><p><br /> Ideally, a child will tell an authority figure if he or she is in danger, but some children may be embarrassed or feel weak by admitting to being the victim of a bully. Also, the effects of bullying aren't always as obvious as a black eye. Some signs to look for include:</p><ul><li><b>Avoiding school.</b> A child may suddenly invent mysterious illnesses or stomach aches to avoid school.</li><li><b>Changing behavior.</b> A child may react to being bullied in many ways. Some children become withdrawn or moody, while others become overly aggressive or violent.</li><li><b>Showing pain.</b> Bruises and scratches may be a sign a child has been bullied, but these can be common in active youngsters. Parents and caregivers should pay close attention to a pattern of bruises that the child can't explain.</li><li><b>Losing possessions. </b> If a child starts mysteriously misplacing his or her favorite toys, he or she could be the victim of a bullying. Bullies will sometimes intimidate their victims into handing over their belongings.</li></ul>www.mikebogdanski.com www.anti-bully.orgMike Bogdanskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00500139961403686240noreply@blogger.com