Parents must know their children and make them feel comfortable enough to talk about issues which affect their lives.
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When children feel comfortable they will find it easier to report when they are bullied, either at school or elsewhere.
Here are some signs that your child might be bullied:
• Always having excuses for not wanting to go to school
• Getting easily angered at small things
• Developing a low self-esteem
• Recurring nightmares• No longer wanting to socialise with other children
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• Self-harm injuries
• Withdrawal from social media.
Children should be encouraged to report bullying, whether the perpetrators are other children or teachers.
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