Peer victimization is becoming a significant problem for school-age children and adolescents in the United States.Parents should be educated regarding signs that a child is being bullied.These might include (select all that apply)

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These three options suggest possible signs that a child is being bullied. Spending a lot of time in the nurse's office could indicate physical or emotional harm. Belongings going missing or being damaged may be a result of bullying behavior. Wanting to be driven to school is a sign that the child might want to avoid interaction with bullies on the way to school. Option D, school performance improving, is unlikely to be a sign of bullying. Option E, the child freely talking about his day, is not necessarily a sign of bullying and could be unrelated to the issue.

Peer Victimization Is Becoming a Significant Problem for School-Age Children