How to find out if your child is being bullied......

·         Comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings

·         Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches

·         Has few, if any friends, with whom he or she spends time

·         Seems afraid of going to daycare, school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus, 
          or taking part in organized activities with peers 

·         Takes a long, "illogical" route when walking to or from school

·         Has lost interest in school work or suddenly begins to do poorly in school

·         Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home

·         Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailments

·         Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams

·         Experiences a loss of appetite

·         Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem