1. What is Bullying. A form of abuse
What is Bullying? A form of abuse. It involves repeated acts over time attempting to create or enforce one person’s power over another

2. *77% are bullied mentally, verbally and physically
*1 out of 4 kids is bullied
*77% are bullied mentally, verbally and physically
*1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully
*8% of students miss 1 day of class for fear of bullies
*Every 7 minutes a child is bullied

3. Bullying effects all children all schools are required to have an anti-bullying policy web sites to help if your child is being bullied

4. Boys and girls tend to bully in different styles
Boys tend to be more physical than girls
Girls tend to bully in peer groups
Girls experience sexual bullying more often than boys

5. reasons for bullying Lack of supervision by parents
Harsh physical discipline
Victimization by family member
Enhance social power
Low social status
A way to gain attention

6. Warning signs Depression Anxiety Safety concerns Sadness Aggression
Academic issues
Arrives to school late
Alone most of the time at school
Avoids certain places at school
Spends time with younger students

7. What to do if your child is being bullied
Talk with principal and classroom teacher
Have principal talk with others so they can intervene should an episode be repeated
Have child socialize with friends outside of school to build self-esteem
Encourage to stick with friends, so they want be alone
Make sure they are aware of cyber bullying and they understand it is not acceptable

8. Consequences of being a victim of bullying
Depression and low self-esteem
Migraine
Missing school
Likely to have problem with drugs and alcohol

9. Ways to prevent Talk with and listen to your kid- everyday
Spend time at school
Be good example of kindness and leadership
Learn the signs
Establish household rules about bullying
Talk with adults at your child’s school