Types of Bullying
Making fun of someone's clothes is what type of bullying?
Verbal Bullying
The opposite of a bystander is a. . .?
Upstander
Which is assertive? “Stop being mean” or “I feel hurt when you say that. Please stop.”
“I feel hurt when you say that. Please stop.”
True or False: Sharing a rumor makes you part of the problem.
TRUE
Hitting or pushing someone is what type of bullying?
Physical Bullying
What is one simple thing you can say to stop teasing?
“That’s not okay” / “Stop.”
Is this statement passive, aggressive, or assertive?
“Fine, whatever, I don’t care.”
Passive
What’s one way to stop a rumor without starting drama?
Change the subject / don't pass it on.
Posting a mean meme about a classmate online is what type of bullying?
Cyberbullying
If you don’t feel safe speaking up, what’s another upstander move?
Tell a trusted adult or report it.
A classmate keeps cutting in front of you in the lunch line. What’s an assertive way to respond?
“I don’t like it when you cut in front of me. Please go to the back of the line.”
Why is starting or repeating a rumor considered a form of bullying?
Because it’s meant to hurt someone’s reputation or friendships, even if no one is physically harmed.
What is it called when someone purposefully leaves someone out?
Exclusion
Name two ways to support someone who was bullied.
Check in with them, include them, encourage them, etc.
Why is assertive better than aggressive?
Respectful, keeps control, doesn’t escalate conflict.
If you hear gossip about a friend, what should you do?
Defend them or stop the rumor instead of spreading it.
True or False: Spreading rumors can be a type of bullying.
TRUE
What are three things that upstanders do to stop bullying?
Recognize it, Refuse it, Report it
Give an assertive response to this: A friend spreads a rumor about you.
"I'm hurt you said that. Please stop."
Why can gossip feel worse than physical bullying?
It can damage reputations, friendships, and trust.