Bullying seems to be a growing problem among middle school age students. Think about some of the following statistics:
* 160,000 students stay home from school each day from
fear of bullying.
* 40% of students report being bullied at school.
* Victims of bullying are 9 times more likely to consider
suicide than non-victims according to
a study conducted by Yale University.
* 43% of kids have been bullied online and more than half of
them will not tell their parents.
So what can parents do to help? Look for the warning signs. Signs such as:
* coming home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings
* have unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches from fighting
* have few, if any, friends with whom he or she spends time
* seem afraid of going to school, walking to and from school,
riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities
with
* peers (such as clubs or sports)
* take a long, "illogical" route when walking to or from school
* lose interest in school work or suddenly begin to do poorly
in school
* appear sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she
comes home
* complain frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other
physical problems
* have trouble sleeping or frequent bad dreams
* experience a loss of appetite
* appear anxious and suffer from low self-esteem
If you ever feel that your student or any student at CCMS is being bullied contact me or call the school. Together, parents, faculty, and students can put an end to bullying at CCMS.
Make it a great day or not... the choice is yours!
