Effects of Bullying |
 The emotional scars from bullying can last a lifetime. Bullying can make children feel lonely, unhappy, frightened and unsafe. Children who are bullied lose self-confidence and often withdraw form family, friends and school activities. |
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Victims of bullying may experience:
- Shyness
- Stomachaches
- Headaches
- Panic Attacks
- Not being able to sleep
- Sleeping too much
- Exhaustion
- Nightmares
People Who Bully:
- Are more likely to skip or drop out of school
- Are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, vandalize property or get into fights.
- Receive poor grades which could prevent getting into college.
- Tend to have a negative attitude.
- Often carry a weapon.
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The Facts About Bullying
- As many as 160,000 students stay home from school on any given day because they’re afraid of being bullied.
- Studies show 60% of boys who bully in middle school have at least one criminal conviction by age 24.
- Research indicates that children with disabilities or special needs may be at a higher risk of being bullied than other children.
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