Kids and teens are prone to bullying from their peers for a variety of reasons including physical appearance, academic ability/disabilities, hobbies, social status, and even their parent’s financial status.

Kids and teens that are bullied experience higher rates of suicide in addition to lower self-esteem, poorer academic performance, and the overall struggle to succeed

It is important for parents to teach their children about different life situations. This helps them learn to distinguish between events and feelings, then how to understand and relate these feelings to others. Teaching these skills at an early age is the best way to expose them to how others may treat them as they get older. 

One in five young people suffers from extreme cyberbullying, with social media accounting for more than half of the abuse. Parents and guardians need to have an open mind when listening to their children’s needs. Listen and act to help stop the bullying

Cyberbullying is the use of electronic technology such as online communication tools, websites, and apps with the intent to offend, humiliate, threaten, harass, or abuse someone. The bully may use text, social media, email, or online gaming to target individuals. Seven in ten youth experience cyberbullying before turning 18

Cyberbullying can lead to depression and in some cases suicide.   Younger kids are more prone to send offensive messages because they are more likely to send messages without thinking about the consequences

A new study recently revealed that sibling bullying may be more detrimental to mental health than once thought. Researchers found children may experience higher levels of anxiety, fear, and depression when dealing with an aggressive sibling.

They are calling on parents and mental health professionals to be more aware of the role that sibling aggression plays in the development of a child’s mental health