What effects can bullying have on the victim in k-8th grade?

Answer 1

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.