Bystander Rules
What is one quality of a "bystander"?
Watches bullying. Does something. Does nothing. Scared to do something. ....
How many types of bullying is there?
4
Bullying can happen anywhere. True or False?
True. Bullying can happen at home, school, work, sports games, and more!
What is one example of showing empathy?
*Helping someone pick up papers *Asking someone if they are 'OK' *Asking someone who is sad to play with you. ...
Even before letting an adult know what is happening, what should the person getting bullied do? (To make sure that the bully knows...)
Ask them to stop.
You overhear Molly tell Rachael that if she doesn't stop being friends with Emily, that she will beat her up after school by the bike rack. What should you do?
Tell an adult. Rachael may be in danger. When someone is in danger, an adult needs to be informed immediately.
Name one type of bullying.
Verbal
Physical
Emotional
Cyber
Bullying someone online and then deleting it is OK because no one will ever see what I wrote! True or False?
False. ANYTHING you write online or over electronics can be recovered by the police or other investigators.
Missy was being left of on purpose by some girls in her class. They did this often when Missy wouldn't do want they wanted. How can you show Missy empathy?
Ask her to join your group. Let her talk to you about how she is feeling. ...
Name someone you could tell if bullying does not stop OR someone is in danger?
Teacher Parent Principal Counselor Family Member
Jake told Ms. Waylander that Mike was messing around in the locker room and stealing people's things. As the bystander, you know this isn't true. Mike did NOT do anything like this in the locker room. Mrs. Waylander is about write Mike up for his behavior. What should you do?
*Tell Ms. Waylander that Jake is lying. *Confront Jake and tell him that what he is doing is bullying and he needs to stop.
Calling someone racist names is what kind of bullying?
Verbal. *Using words to hurt someone.
Seeing someone get bullied is none of my business. True or False?
False. If you see someone being bullied you need to intervene. This might simply mean letting an adult know what you saw.
Everyone in class knew the answer to the math question Mrs. Johnson posted. If the class got the question right, they will have earned a popcorn party. Juan got chose and answered the question wrong. How can you show Juan empathy?
Tell him 'it's ok' or 'nice try' Tell him about a time that happened to you. Be kind towards Juan to make him feel more comfortable.
The bullying behavior needs to be ON PURPOSE for it to be considered bullying. True or False?
True. If someone accidentally runs into you this is NOT bullying.
What is the difference between "staying out of the drama" and intervening in a situation because you are a bystander?
The difference is true bullying and you are trying to help the victim. When you see the bullying happen over and over again it is time to tell. If what you are seeing is merely "drama" and it doesn't involve you, stay out of it!
Ted took Larry's backpack and hit him with it. Then he threw it across the playground. He did this almost every day after school. What kind of bullying is this?
Physical. Using your body or objects to hurt someone.
Spreading rumors isn't bullying. True or False?
False. Spreading rumors to make someone look bad IS bullying according to "reporting standards".
What is the definition of empathy?
Being sensitive to other's feelings.
Do you need to report bullying to someone at school if it is happening at school? Why?
YES. If you do not tell someone at school it is happening, teachers and other adults will not be able to help.
Many students report that they are too scared to intervene because they are afraid they will get bullied back. To avoid this, what could you do? (Hint: If you are going to talk to one person in the situation, who would it be?)
Concentrate on helping the VICTIM!
Two part question. Taking an inappropriate picture of someone and posting it on Facebook without that person's permission is what kind of bullying? This type of bullying is using WHAT to hurt someone?
Cyber Bullying. Using electronics/internet to hurt someone.
Joe intercepted the football at recess today when the pass was intended for Johnny. This made Johnny upset and he said to Joe "You suck and I bet that's the first time you ever caught a ball, twerp!". Johnny and Joe are usually good friends. Johnny then realized that he said those words out of anger and apologized later that day. Nothing like this ever happened between Johnny and Joe again. This incident is NOT bullying.
True. This situation only happened once. Especially when students feel in 'competition' we sometimes say things we don't mean. However, if you correct your behavior and make an appropriate apology, this is NOT considered bullying.
Give one *TRUE* example of someone on your team showing empathy. *OTHERS WILL HAVE TO VERIFY THIS*
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If you are bullied it is best to handle it alone?
False