The Bully and the Bullied: Red Flags and What Parents Should Do

Bullying is an intentional epidemic. It manifests in aggressive behavior, such as attacking someone physically, making threats, spreading nasty rumors, and excluding someone from a social group on purpose. Many red flags pinpoint that someone is affected by bullying — either as the bully or the bullied. Recognizing warning signs is a crucial first step in acting against bullying in schools, mainly since 62.4 percent of students do not report it.

Signs a child is being bullied

Not all children exhibit warning signs of bullying. But as a parent or guardian, you must know your child well enough to notice significant …read more