Bullying is a serious issue not only among the school system, but society as well. It comes in many forms and can be debilitating. As parents, we try to instill our children with greatness so they are aware of their selfworth. Sadly, as hard as we work, sometimes, it’s not enough. Every child comes from a different background and they don’t all have the same opportunities. With the economy requiring the income of both parents, there is not as much time left to invest in our children as we’d like, so we must take every chance we get to educate them about bullying and the effects of it.

Short Term:

• Anger
• Depression
• Avoidance
• Suicidal thoughts

Long Term:

• Bitterness
• Trust issues
• Overly sensitive
• Self esteem issues