Why is my child being bullied?

Research has shown that young people who are bullied often have these common characteristics and beliefs.

Does this describe your child?

Research has shown that young people who are bullied often have these common characteristics and beliefs.

Targets of bullying can often:

be intelligent
be creative
be successful
be optimistic
be empathetic
be diligent and conscientious
strive for perfection
be idealistic and incorruptible
be courageous
be loyal and honest
be trusting
be dependable, helpful and selfless
be reasonable and slow to anger
be tolerant and forgiving
be quick to apologise
be non-violent
have a sense of humour
have an ability to think long term
have an ability to master new skills
have a desire to always think well of others
have high coping skills under stress
have an unwillingness to lower their standards
have a strong well-defined set of values
have high expectations of those in authority
have a dislike of incompetent people in positions of power who abuse that power.

Many people bully others because they feel bad about themselves. Children who are bullied need to be supported as they often believe the negative things they hear and feel ashamed. They can: