What is bullying?
What is bullying?
Bullying is when a person purposefully hurts other with words or actions. Bullies will pick on their target over and over, and it can be hard to make them stop.
Give an example of Cyber Bulling.
Sharing embarrassing photos/videos, sending hurtful comments/messages, impersonating another person online
What are signs that someone is being bullied?
Unexplainable injuries, destroyed clothes/items, feeling or faking sick to avoid, changes in eating, difficulty sleeping, loss of friends, avoidance of social situations, feeling helpless, self destructive behaviors
How can bullying be prevented?
Talk about it, do what you enjoy to find friends who share your interest and hobbies, be kind and respectful (this models what to do).
How many kids are bullied? (Percentage)
20% of students 12-18 report they have been bullied.
Almost 50% report being bullied at least once in the last month.
List the types of bullying.
Physical, Verbal, Social and Cyber
Give an example of physical bullying.
Hitting/kicking, pushing, tripping, biting, throwing something at someone
Signs a child is bullying others.
They get into fights, their friends are bullies, aggressive, blame others, don't expect responsibility
How can you deal with bullies?
1) Tell an adult, 2) Don't show your feelings to them, 3) Avoid the bully/walk away, 4) Act confident, 5) Respond neutrally
How many people admit they can be a bully? (percentage)
In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be aggressive and include...
An imbalance of power.
Repetition.
Give an example of verbal bullying.
Name calling, making hurtful comments, threats
Why isn't bullying reported?
Because...someone doesn't realize they're bullied, embarrassed, don't want to appear weak, think they deserve it, want to belong, fear retaliation, don't know who to tell or don't have someone to tell, thinks nothing can be done about it.
Names 3 adults you can tell about a bully.
3 answers...
Only 20-30% of students who are bullied tell an adult.
Where does bullying happen?
At school, the playground, the bus, the neighborhood...
Give an example of social bullying.
Spreading rumors, causing embarrassment, encouraging others to exclude from a group
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What have you done when you've been bullied?
Answer will vary.
What are the most common types of bullying?
Verbal and social.