Types of bullying
What is bullying?
When someone is picked on and made fun of by people
What does 'self-harm' mean?
Cutting or burning any part of your skin.
Who could be a bully?
Anyone can be a bully, bullying others for any reason.
What impacts can victims experience because of bullying?
Bullying can impact physical and mental health. Some examples are substance use and suicide.
Tell a trusted adult or ignore and walk away.
What is physical bullying?
When bullies hurt their target by using physical force.
What does 'habitual' mean?
Habitual means done or doing something constantly, until it becomes a habit.
Who can be bullied?
Some traits of victims are vulnerable and isolated.
What are some extreme examples of bullying?
Suicide and sexual harrassment.
What should you not do while being confronted by a bully?
Do not fight or use physical strength.
What is cyber bullying?
Making fun of others online using hurtful words.
What does 'derogatory' mean?
Unrespectful attitude, similar to bullying.
Why do people not stand up to bullies?
They might get bullied so much until they are scared of that person and they wouldn’t dare to rebel against the bully in any kind of way.
What is the impact of bullying on teenagers?
Sometimes when teenagers get bullied too much, their emotional stress can be high or if they get bullied really much that they can’t take it anymore, they might consider self-harm or suicide (This can common or rare in some places).
Does ISB have any policies about bullying?
Yes. There is a section in the student handbook about bullying.
What is verbal bullying?
Taunting or teasing someone.
What is 'allyship'?
Standing up for friends and others you see being bullied.
What is 1 reason someone might bully another person?
Jealousy.
What are some consequences of being a bully?
Suspendment from school, psychological distress, and long-term relationship problems.
What can cause some people to bully others?
Bulliers could have a fear of not being appreciated or wants attention.
What is psychological bullying?
Gossiping about or excluding people to make them feel bad about themselves.
Why do people get bullied?
It can be for numerous reasons. An example would be the person that is bullying might be jealous of what the other person has or the other person’s appearance or behavior.
What emotions might bullies not understand?
Guilt, empathy, consideration, respect, etc.
How can bullying change the bullies life in the future?
Risk of breaking laws, experiencing distress, and more likely to engage in early sexual activity.
What can everyone do to stop bullying?
Social media and anti-bullying campaigns can help spread awareness to the consequences of bullying.