They may not always know exactly what to do, but if they are an adult they can find out and help you. Just talking to someone can help you realise whether your worry is little and may just sort itself out in time or whether it is a big worry which means you need to do something about it as it is not going to get better until you do. Friends can be useful at helping you decide if your problem is big or small and they can help you tell an adult if you need to.
The adults in my house argue and shout all the time
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People don’t always get along. In the same way you fall out with your friends, sometimes parents/ carers (or others in the household) can disagree over things. This sometimes means they argue and shout at each other which can be scary if you see or hear it.
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Most of the time adults are able to calm down and resolve their issue after an argument. Most adults sort out their differences by talking to each other.
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If the arguments happen regularly you could try to talk to your parents. If they realise that their arguments are upsetting you then it should help them to stop it.
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If you can’t talk to your parents or the arguments are violent then you need to talk to an adult you can trust. Click here for more information on domestic abuse: https://thehideout.org.uk/young-people/home/.
Someone is hurting me
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You can be hurt physically when someone injures your body in some way such as hitting you or you can be emotionally hurt when someone calls you names or says things that make you feel bad about yourself.
- Children and Young People may experience Nelglect, when the people who should care for them are not able to meet their basic needs such as food, safety, education or healthcare.
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Sometimes in families, people can be quite mean to each other but they still shouldn’t hurt each other.
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If it’s other children hurting you then this could be bullying. If you are worried about this talk to your parent or carer, or another trusted adult.
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Being hurt isn't always physical, it can be emotional too. This could involve name calling, spreading rumours, humiliation, isolation, ignoring, threatening or undermining you. It can happen anywhere – at school, at home or online.
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Being emotionally harmed is often a part of other kinds of abuse, which means it can be difficult to spot the signs or tell the difference, though it can also happen on its own.
If someone is hurting you physically or emotionally, or in other ways, then you need to tell someone you can trust.
I’m scared when I walk home
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It’s quite normal to be worried when walking around on your own especially at night.
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Lots of young people get concerned about walking past certain areas or groups of other young people. Click here for our top tips on walking home alone.
I’m scared online
Being online helps connect you with friends, hobbies and interests. But if something happens online that worries you, such as being teased, being asked to share personal information or photos, or seeing content that makes you feel confused, angry or worried, you should tell an adult.
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If you are worried someone is trying (or has tried) to make sexual contact with you, for example trying to build a relationship with you then asking for photos and your personal details, you can also report it to CEOP. CEOP stands for Child Exploitation and Online Protection. You can read what happens if you make a report here. You can also make a report if you are worried about a friend.
CEOP don't deal with online bullying, so if you a worried about bullying, you can find advice at the Anti-Bullying Alliance.
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