Peer victimization is becoming a significant problem for school-age children and adolescents in the United States. Parents should be educated regarding signs that a child is being bullied. These might include (select all that apply):
a. The child spends an inordinate amount of time in the nurse's office.
b. Belongings frequently go missing or are damaged.
c. The child wants to be driven to school.
d. School performance improves.
e. The child freely talks about his or her day.
ANS: A, B, C
Signs that may indicate a child is being bullied are similar to signs of other types of stress and include nonspecific illness or complaints, withdrawal, depression, school refusal, and decreased school performance. Children expressed fear of going to school or riding the school bus, and their belongings often are damaged or missing. Very often, children will not talk about what is happening to them.
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