What is it?
What is bullying?
- the intent to harm someone else (not always physical)
- unwanted and aggressive behavior that makes the person being bullied feel afraid or uncomfortable
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What is verbal bullying?
- when an individual uses verbal language (insults, teasing, mockery, etc.) to gain power or put down their peers
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How many people do you think have been bullied under the age of 25 at some point in their life?
54%
A student repeatedly insults another's intelligence when they answer incorrectly.
verbal
Who is Luke Skywalker's Father?
Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader
What are the different forms of bullying?
Mocking, teasing, gossiping, spreading rumors, social attacks, harassment, etc. (Answers vary.)
What is physical bullying?
- attacking someone with punches, kicks, other physical attacks, etc.
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What do you think is the most commonly reported type of bullying?
Verbal bullying/harassment (79%)
Social bullying/harassment (50%)
Physical bullying/harassment (29%)
Cyber bullying/harassment (25%)
A group repeatedly says "Nobody actually wants you here."
social
Who is spiderman's BFF
NED
What are some of the effects of bullying?
- makes someone feel lonely, unhappy, frightened
- it sticks with the person for the rest of their life
- affects self-esteem, makes you feel insecure, brings down your confidence
- can lead to depression, anxiety and other forms of mental health issues
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What is cyber bullying? Why is it so common to see it?
- bullying that takes place over devices and social media, social attacks, insults, rude comments
- it's much easier to hide behind a screen instead of bullying in person (screens give bullies protection in a way)
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Do you know any facts about bullying? If not, do you have anything to share about it?
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A teammate shoves another player after mistakes.
physical
A friend shares private information to embarrass someone. Name the type of Bullying
Social/ Cyber
What are some common myths about bullying?
- Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.
- It builds character.
- That's not bullying. They're just teasing.
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What is social bullying?
- excluding others from a group, humiliating others with public gestures, trying to ruin or hurt someone's reputation, gossiping/rumours
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Which grade or age group do you think experiences the most bullying?
6th Grade, 11 years old
Someone posts embarrassing comments in a school group chat.
cyber
FUN FACT: What three foods all taste the same when you eat them with your nose plugged?
An apple, a potato, and an onion
What's the difference between normal conflict and bullying?
Conflict is a disagreement or difference of opinion or interests between people (arguments). In a conflict, both parties have the power to influence the situation. Bullying is when only one party has the power to negatively influence the situation. (Answers vary.)
What are the other types of bullying?
Answers vary.
How many teens do you think have skipped school because of bullying?
160,000 teens
Teammates makes hurtful/ disrespectful identity-based comments toward one player.
Prejudicial or identify based- bullying
FUN FACT: Bananas are curved because they grow towards what?
Bananas are curved because they grow upward toward the sun (sunlight). While the young fruits start out pointing down toward the ground due to gravity, they turn and reach upward against gravity in a process known as negative geotropism or phototropism