Signs that a child is bullying others

Children may be bullying others if they:  

• Get into physical or verbal fights;
• Have friends who bully others;
• Are increasingly aggressive;
• Have no regard for other people’s feelings;
• Disrespect authority and/or rules;
• Disrespect the opposite gender and people of different races, ethnicities or religions;
• Get sent to the principal’s office or to detention frequently;
• Have unexplained extra money or new belongings;
• Blame others for their problems;
• Lie to get out of trouble;
• Deliberately hurt pets or animals;
• Use anger to get what they want;
• Refuse to accept responsibility for their actions; and/or
• Are competitive and worry about their reputation or popularity.