The consequences of growing up as a victim or a bully can be very severe. Victims may suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Their academic progress may be slowed. As they grow older, girl victims may become involved in relationships in which they are abused. Some victims attempt suicide out of desperation, believing that no one will help them.
Research shows that a bully suffers also.
Many bullies fail to keep jobs or maintain interpersonal relationships when they reach early adulthood. A high percentage are convicted of crimes by age 24. Your Child Teach your child self-respect. Confident children are less likely to become victims. The child should select something good about him- or herself and think about that during difficult moments.