Fear Of Being Bullied

Do you live in fear every day? Did you stop going certain places for fear you'd be bullied? Have you become a prisoner in your own home?

An estimated 160,000 children stay home from school every day for fear of being bullied. 30 % of all parents fear that their child will be hurt at school. And four out of ten kids are bullied or know someone who is.

My son, Jeremiah, was one of those kids. He was bullied in the 5th grade all the way until his junior year. His self-esteem dropped to an all time low. He feared going to school. He feared being around other kids. And he feared leaving the house.

Jeremiah would always make excuses for not wanting to go places. I thought he was just getting older and didn't want to hang out with us. But he had developed a severe panic disorder from the bullying he suffered. For a time he totally isolated himself for fear no one would accept him.

Thankfully we got him help and he now helps in our program "Take A Bite Out Of Abuse" by sharing his story and songs that he wrote to help others.

Signs Your Child Is Living In Fear Of Being Bullied:

-Say their sick and can't go to school

-Say they don't want to go places they used to enjoy going

-Say they don't want to join groups (basketball, karate, etc)

-Stay home all the time and don't want to go anywhere

-Stop hanging out with friends or make excuses not to


Some Ways You Can Help Them Conquer Their Fears


-Talk with them about the situation

-Get them into a counselor/therapist

-See your regular doctor in case they might need some medication

-Don't allow them to isolate themselves

-Require them to come along to all events and family outings, letting them know that if they feel panic coming on, you'll be there for them, and if they need to get some air, that's okay

-Require them to join a group of their choosing, but be ready to talk, listen, and intervene if bullying should start there too

*For more information or to see what we are doing to fight back, log onto our website @ http://www.abusebites.com

"All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be nothing at all. For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid." Isaiah 41:11-14a