KIDS Many children face each school day overwhelmed by the silent fear of harassment by other school children. Statistics show that nationally up to 17 percent of children and teens are harassed or bullied by other children in their school. Bullies often target younger victims or look for children who show signs of anxiety or vulnerability, such as the "deer in the headlights stare." Bullies can be quite popular and teachers can be reluctant to directly confront bullies about their behavior | PARENTS Children may be too frightened to talk about the problem. Parents should be alert to the early warning signs of harassment, including changes in the child's appearance or behavior.
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