What effects can bullying have on the victim in k-8th grade?
Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school,
& mental health issues. Kids who are bullied are more likely to
experience:depression & anxiety, increased feelings of sadness
& loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, & loss
of interest in activities they used to enjoy. These issues may
persist into adulthood. Decreased academic achievement-GPA &
standardized test scores-& school participation. They are more
likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school. A very small number of
bullied children might retaliate through extremely violent
measures. In 12 of 15 school shooting cases in the 1990s, the
shooters had a history of being bullied.