Types of Bullying
What is physical bullying?
Hitting, kicking, pinching, punching, scratching, spitting. Damage to or taking someone else’s belongings
“I was made fun of for my long arms and big ears.”
Michael Phelps
Does physical bullying increase, decrease, or stay the same across elementary school, middle school, and high school?
Physical bullying increases in elementary school, peaks in middle school and declines in high school.
True or False: Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year.
True
What is verbal bullying?
Name calling, insulting, using abusive language, offensive remarks.
“I was made fun of for the birthmark on the side of my face. I got all kinds of comments when I was a kid. They were trying to be malicious; they were trying to be hurtful.”
Drew Brees
What percentage of American students report being bullied 2 to 3 times a month or within a school semester?
17% of American students report being bullied 2 to 3 times a month or more within a school semester.
For students aged 12-18, what percentage of bullying behavior was "spreading rumors about them"?
12%
What is cyber bullying?
Any type of bullying that is carried out by electronic medium.
“I was definitely bullied. I was made fun of a lot because I was a 0.6 GPA, chubby kid with glasses and all that good stuff. But I was just goofy enough not to show people how I was feeling inside. That’s why I say you never know what somebody’s dealing with behind their eyes, because I personally just don’t do a good job of showing my struggles unless I tell it. It doesn’t come off my face.”
Rashad Jenkins
By age 14, what percentage of girls will talk to their peers about bullying?
By age 14 less than 40% of girls will talk to their peers about bullying.
Who tends to bully more in groups: girls or boys?
Girls
Which type of bullying is most frequent in middle schools?
Physical bullying
“I was bullied for being tall, skinny, and speaking proper English.”
Chris Bosh
By age 14, what percentage of boys will talk to their peers about bullying?
By age 14, less than 30% of boys
True or False: Boys are more likely to use relational aggression than physical aggression.
False. Boys are more likely to use physical aggression, while girls are more likely to use relational aggression.
What is relational aggression (as it relates to bullying)?
The spreading nasty stories about someone, exclusion from social groups, being made the subject of malicious rumors, etc.
“I was bullied every second of every day in elementary and middle school. Obviously, people are going to bring you down because of your drive. But, ultimately, it makes you a stronger person to turn your cheek and go the other way.”
Selena Gomez
Does verbal bullying increase, decrease, or stay the same across elementary school, middle school, and high school?
Verbal bullying remains the same.
“I was bullied when I was younger and it would bring me down. You have to find a way to funnel those feelings into something proactive. Do something that is going to better yourself while you’re trying to get over those resentments. Holding on to them only makes you sick.”
Demi Lovato