Types of Bullying
What is an example of verbal bullying?
Name calling
Making fun
Tell a teacher.
Become her friend.
A friend says to you one time, "Your shirt is ugly."
Teasing
If you are bullied, it is best to handle it alone.
False
Give an example of physical bullying.
Kicking
Hitting
Punching
Pushing
Your best friend has recently started to pick on 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.
Tell a teacher. Talk to your best friend about his/her behavior. Support the victim.
At lunch, a classmate steals your food every day.
Bullying
Bullies often have some of their own hurts, and that's why they hurt others.
Give an example of social/relational bullying.
Gossip
Rumors
Exluding
What is a positive way to handle a bully?
Tell an adult, stand up for yourself or another student, tell a parent.
You and a friend are frequently "play-fighting" at recess
Teasing because you are both equally engaging in the behavior
Sometimes, bystanders are afraid to report the bullying.
True
Bonus Question: Why
Posting mean information online
Creating an online space and leaving others out
Sharing pictures without someone knowing about it
A group of your friends is talking negatively about another boy in your class. You think this boy is nice and consider him to be a friend.
Ask them to stop. Continue to be friends with the boy.
A classmate calls you an unkind word one time
Teasing
It takes courage to report bullying to an adult.
True
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. Ask your friend to stop. Stop being friends with this girl. Report to an adult.
What is the difference between teasing and bullying?
Teasing is when both people are joking and neither gets their feelings hurt. Bullying is mean behavior that is repeated, there’s a power imbalance, and it’s intentional (on purpose).
Frequent bullying can cause long-term damage.
True Bonus question: How