Friday, January 14, 2011

Red Flags of Bullying

Larchmont-Mamaroneck Patch.com (Mamaroneck, NY) January 13, 2011


"Over the past couple of years, I've met five children who, at one point, expressed suicidal thoughts because of bullying. All of them were under the age of 10.
Many parents I meet admit that they didn't necessarily recognize the signs—at first.
Some symptoms are more obvious, like depression, constant missing or damaged clothes or personal items or unexplained bruises. Those are red flags. If this is the case, get help immediately. There is no choice here.
But there are many signs of being bullied. Here are a few that are easily overlooked, or could be considered typical childhood conduct." Read More

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