Long-term effects of Bullying

Children who are bullied are more likely to present:

• Poorer academic performance.
• A greater tendency to miss school or drop out.
• Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

Kids who bully are more likely to present:

• Dropping out of school.
• Alcohol and drug abuse in adolescence and adulthood.
• Fighting and vandalism.
• Early sexual activity.
• Abusive behaviour toward their partners or children as adults.