The Target of Bullying
*Targets of bullying are usually described as being shy, passive, insecure, or physically weak.
*These students are fearful of telling on the bully because they may have been threatened.
*According to education.com, targets of bullying can be identified as early as 8 and 9 years old.
*Ethnicity, culture, and religion can make students a target of bullying.
*Special needs students may also become targets of bullying.
*Signs that a student has been the target of bullying include:
-Injuries the child cannot or will not explain
-Lost or destroyed materials
-Frequent headaches, upset stomachs, or crying (not wanting to go to school)
-Change in eating habits or sleeping habits (nightmares)
-A decline in academic performance
-Change in friends or not wanting to leave home to be with peers
*These students are fearful of telling on the bully because they may have been threatened.
*According to education.com, targets of bullying can be identified as early as 8 and 9 years old.
*Ethnicity, culture, and religion can make students a target of bullying.
*Special needs students may also become targets of bullying.
*Signs that a student has been the target of bullying include:
-Injuries the child cannot or will not explain
-Lost or destroyed materials
-Frequent headaches, upset stomachs, or crying (not wanting to go to school)
-Change in eating habits or sleeping habits (nightmares)
-A decline in academic performance
-Change in friends or not wanting to leave home to be with peers