Cyberbullying
What is cyberbullying?
Online threats and/or mean, aggressive, or rude texts, posts, or messages to hurt someone's feelings.
Bullying is ok, if the other person knows your just joking
false- it's still bullying. The other person might not know it's a joke. And even if it is a joke, it can still hurt their feelings.
If being bullied, tell them to stop and if that doesn't work then fighting a bully is the best answer.
No, tell the bully to stop and look for support but fighting is not the answer.
Name 2 examples of physical bullying
hitting, kicking
Most cyberbully victims do not know the person(s) bullying them.
False!!!
If someone gives you a dirty look, they are bullying you.
false! It can lead to bullying behavior if you address it. Best thing you can do, is ignore it!
Name 3 people to turn to for help if you are being bullied.
Friends, teachers, counselors, parents, trusted adults
Why do you reach out for help when dealing with bullies?
There is power in numbers. It is harder for a bully to stand up to a crowd and he/she is less likely to bully in the future if he/she knows they have to take on several people.
Give 2 examples of verbal bullying
Name calling, threats
What are ways to protect yourself from cyberbullying?
Don't share your password, don't respond to the bully, save all the evidence, Do not say hurtful things on line asking for negative comments to come back.
If someone teases you just ignore it.
false, teasing can lead to more teasing and even turn into bullying. Friends can tend to tease one another but we need to remember that it still hurts.
What do you do if you see bullying happening?
Tell the bully to stop, get an adult, and get the victim away from the bully
If you are nice to someone will that possibly decrease bullying?
Yes, bullies usually bully because they have no friends or want friends or want to fit in. If you are nice to them they may not feel the need to bully. It is also harder to bully someone being nice to you.
Name 2 examples of cyberbullying
online threats, harmful messages
What are three ways someone can get cyberbullied?
Text, calls, social media
A friend can not bully you.
False, friends can be bullies and can hurt you, sometimes even more than those who aren't your friends because you don't expect them to hurt you.
Should you stay home from school if being bullied?
No, don't stay home. It is hard to face bullies but letting them know you are scared only makes it worse.
what is social bullying?
Excluding people from groups, or spreading rumors about others to intentionally harm them.
Who is twice as likely to be cyber bullied, boys or girls?
girls
what are the 3 things that need to happen in order for the behavior to be considered "bullying behavior"?
Repeated behavior continually happens
Intentional (on purpose)
Power (one person has more power/control over the other person)
If you are being bullied, you should tell a joke or say something silly to distract the bully: true or false?
true, often something goofy will throw a bully off track because they won't expect it or not how to respond.
What is the best way to prevent bullying?
Stop and think before you say or do something that could hurt someone.
If you feel like being mean to someone, find something else to do. ...
Talk to an adult you trust. ...
Keep in mind that everyone is different. ...
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Why does bullying prevention matter?
Affects mental health (anxiety, depression)
Lowers self-esteem
Can impact academic performance
May lead to long-term emotional damage