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How might the target feel when he/she is being bullied?
sad, mad, lonely, embarrassed
Define bully
A person who purposely hurts others. It continues over and over. It is one sided. It does not stop even when the person is told to stop.
You see a girl being teased at recess.
Tell a teacher, Provide support and empathy, Remove the girl from the teasing. Answers may vary
A friends says to you one time "your shirt is ugly."
Teasing
If you are bullied it is best to handle it alone? Explain
False. Often there need to be several interventions to solve the issue. these may include you and others working to improve the situation.
What are some different types of bullying?
Cyberbullying, verbal bullying, emotional bullying, physical bullying
What is the difference between a bystander and a person who is bullying? ( think carefully about your answer)
Not much. A person who is witness to bullying and does nothing to end it is PARTICIPATING in the harm.
A close friend has recently started to tease another student in the class. At first, you thought it was funny, but lately, the teasing has gotten meaner and meaner. You can tell that the student is becoming more and more upset, but the other kids in the class think it is funny. You really like this close friend.
Tell your friend that you think they should stop. Ask for help from an adult. Answers will vary
At lunch, a classmates touches or makes fun of your food every day.
Bullying
Bullies have trouble making friends? Explain
False. Anyone can use bullying behaviors.
What can we do as a class to stop bullies?
Hold people accountable. Think before acting. Watch out for each other. Consider other peoples feelings. Be compassionate.....answers can vary
What might cause a person to use bullying behavior?
Anger. feeling powerless. Not knowing how to solve problems another way. Answers may vary.
What is a positive way to handle a being bullied?
Tell an adult, ignore the behavior, stand up for yourself in a positive way, get help, seek support from friends.
You and a friend are frequently "insulting" each other, back and forth, at recess.
Teasing because you are both equally engaging in the behavior. Be careful though, this easily gets out of hand and becomes a conflict.
Sometimes bystanders and witnesses are afraid to report the bullying? Explain
True. There is often fear of retaliation
What is another word for bystander? Why is this word useful.
Witness. It helps you understand that you should act when you see injustice happening.
Define target
The person who is the the recipient of repeated one sided teasing, harassment, and other harmful behaviors.
A group of your friends are talking negatively about another kid in your class. You think this kid is nice and consider them to be a friend.
Ask them to stop Continue to be friends with the kid
A classmate calls you an unkind word one time
meanness
It takes courage to report bullying to an adult? Explain.
True. Its hard to talk about things that make us feel bad. we worry it might make it worse. we don't want to seem like we are tattling...
Define empathy
The ability to understand how another person feels and connect that understanding to your own experience.
Define ally
The person who supports and provides empathy to the target.
One of your friends frequently spreads rumors about you, tells you that your clothes are ugly, and says she won't be your friend. You are confused by this behavior because you thought this girl was really your friend.
Tell your friend that her behavior is unkind. Use your assertive voice. Tell your friend to stop. Consider whether this is a friendship that is good for you.
You and a friend have had a disagreement. You are over it but your friend is not. For several days your friend avoids you and ignores you. after a couple of days the problem has passed and the friendship feels like it is working again
This is meanness
Being the target of bullying behavior can hurt for a long time, even after the bullying behavior has stopped. Explain
True. Emotional pain can be relived.... over and over and over. it is like being re-harmed.