Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Bullying is most common by the second grade and then supposedly declines by the high school years.
Bullying can be either physical or verbal, and can range from mild teasing to pushing and hitting .
More importantly, they usually react to bullying by crying, acting out or withdrawing. Some victims may actually bring on the bullying attack by teasing or provoking a bully. Being the victim of a bully can lead to your child avoiding school, and developing fear and anxiety about going to school. Because victims of bullies often do not seek help or confide in anyone about the bullying, either because of shame or embarrassment or fear that it will be worse if the bully finds out, it is important to look for signs in your children. School avoidance behaviors , especially chronic nonspecific complaints, such as headaches or stomachaches, or they may have trouble sleeping.