Cyberbullying
List five methods people use to cyberbully.
Cell Phones, text messaging, facebook, instant messaging, instagram, snapchat
T/F: Bullying is ok if it is in fun.
False, fun or not if it is intentional, repeated behavior it is bullying.
These people dislike the bullying and try to help the one being targeted.
Upstander/Defender
What are some signs that someone might be getting bullied?
Signs someone might be getting bullied include sudden sadness, avoiding friends, not wanting to go to school, unexplained injuries, or acting anxious after being online.
T/F: Most cyberbully victims do not know the person(s) bullying them.
False, most people cyberbullied do know the people bullying them.
T/F: If someone gives you a dirty look or makes a rude comment about you it is bully behavior.
False, one dirty look or one rude comment is not bullying, it is just rude behavior but it still should not be tolerated.
A person who witnesses bullying but does not act or participate.
Bystander
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. It keeps you safe and helps stop the bullying.
What are ways to protect yourself from cyberbullying?
Don't share your password, choose your password carefully, don't respond to the bully, save all the evidence, stay off "ask fm" and other hurtful sites that do not provide positive contacts. Do not say hurtful things on line asking for negative comments to come back.
Name one difference between teasing and bullying.
Teasing is usually mutual and playful, while bullying is one-sided and meant to hurt.
If you are a bystander to bullying, what do you do?
Tell the bully to stop, get an adult, and get the victim away from the bully.
Name one way to include someone who’s being left out.
Invite them to join
Name one place where bullying can happen.
What is school, online, or anywhere.
T/F: A friend cannot bully you.
False, friends can be bullies and can hurt you, sometimes more than non-friends because you don't expect them to hurt you.
Who are the people who take an active part in bullying but do not initiate the bullying?
Followers/Supporters
Is it tattling when you tell on a bully?
Some people would say "yes" but it is not tattling when bullies are involved. We all need help and need to stick together to stop bullying and keep individuals safe.
Who is twice as likely to be cyber bullied, boys or girls?
What are the three necessary components that make rude behavior bully behavior?
Repeated (behavior continually happens) Intentional (not accidental-behavior happens on purpose) Power (one person has more power/control over the other person)
T/F: If you are being bullied, you should tell a joke or say something silly to distract the bully.
True, often something goofy will throw a bully off track because they won't expect it or not how to respond.
What does empathy mean?
Understanding others’ feelings
What is the best way to prevent bullying?
The best way to prevent bullying is by being kind, speaking up, and including others.