Four types of bullying every parent should know about What are the different types of bullying and how can you spot them if your tween or teen is being targeted? Signs to look for and what to do next. Worries about childhood bullying are common among parents, but those concerns often take on a new sense of urgency during the tween and teen years. These worries might be well founded if you start noticing baffling behaviour, like your tween trying to avoid school—also known as truancy. During these years, the social landscape is more complex and the stakes are often high.