Beat the Bullies

Signs of bullying

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List one sign that suggests a child is being bullied?

Unexplainable injuries Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they did not eat lunch. Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school

200

List two signs that might suggest a child is a bully?

Get into physical or verbal fights Have friends who bully others Are increasingly aggressive Get sent to the principal’s office or to detention frequently Have unexplained extra money or new belongings Blame others for their problems

300

Is feeling depressed and having low self esteem likely to be an indicator of bullying?

Yes

400

Is the fact that a child does not accept responsibilty for their own behaviour a sign that they may be a bully?

Yes

500

List three reasons why kids who are being bullied dont ask for help.

Bullying can make a child feel helpless. Kids may want to handle it on their own to feel in control again. They may fear being seen as weak or a tattletale. Kids may fear backlash from the kid who bullied them. Bullying can be a humiliating experience. Kids may not want adults to know what is being said about them, whether true or false. They may also fear that adults will judge them or punish them for being weak. Kids who are bullied may already feel socially isolated. They may feel like no one cares or could understand. Kids may fear being rejected by their peers. Friends can help protect kids from bullying, and kids can fear losing this support.

Bullying Facts

100

How many children each year suffers from bullying?

1. Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year.

200

How many students drop out of school from bullying?

1 in 10 students drop out of school because of repeated bullying.

300

Which year groups are the most likely to be involed with bullying?

•Frequent school bullying was highest among Year 5 (32%) and Year 8 (29%) students.

400

How many k-12 students are bullies or victicms of bullying?

1 in 7 Students in Grades K-12 is either a bully or a victim of bullying.

500

There are four types of bullying what are they?

Physical, Verbal, Indirect and Cyberbullying

Dealing with Bullies

100

What are common mistakes made when dealing with bullying?

Don’t ignore it. Don’t think kids can work it out without adult help. Don’t immediately try to sort out the facts. Don’t force other kids to say publicly what they saw. Don’t question the children involved in front of other kids. Don’t talk to the kids involved together, only separately. Don’t make the kids involved apologize or patch up relations on the spot

200

List three things to do to prevent bullying

Intervene immediately. It is ok to get another adult to help. Separate the kids involved. Make sure everyone is safe. Meet any immediate medical or mental health needs. Stay calm. Reassure the kids involved, including bystanders. Model respectful behavior when you intervene.

300

In cases of cyberbullying, is it appropriate to involve parents?

Yes

400

What are two ways you can be aware of what your kids are doing online?

Know the sites your kids visit and their online activities. Ask where they’re going, what they’re doing, and who they’re doing it with. Tell your kids that as a responsible parent you may review their online communications if you think there is reason for concern. Installing parental control filtering software or monitoring programs are one option for monitoring your child’s online behavior, but do not rely solely on these tools. Have a sense of what they do online and in texts. Learn about the sites they like. Try out the devices they use. Ask for their passwords, but tell them you’ll only use them in case of emergency.

500

Suggest a rule to prevent cyber bullying from occuring.

Help them be smart about what they post or say. Tell them not to share anything that could hurt or embarrass themselves or others. Once something is posted, it is out of their control whether someone else will forward it. Encourage kids to think about who they want to see the information and pictures they post online. Should complete strangers see it? Real friends only? Friends of friends? Think about how people who aren’t friends could use it. Tell kids to keep their passwords safe and not share them with friends. Sharing passwords can compromise their control over their online identities and activities.