Changing Faces, Changing Lives
Tag: Social Stigma
It’s never easy when people stare or say something about your child. Even if comments are not meant to be hurtful, they can still leave you or your child feeling upset. The encouraging part is that many people respond with compassion and kindness once they understand more.
Bullying can happen at any age, in person or online. For children and teenagers with craniofacial conditions, experiences may vary depending on how visible their difference is, what peers know about their surgery or condition, and the social environment at school.