What is bullying?
What does "bullying" mean?
When someone hurts, picks on, or threatens another person on purpose, usually over and over again.
Name one type of bullying.
Verbal bullying (like calling names), physical bullying (hitting), social bullying (leaving someone out), or cyber bullying (online harassment).
What should you do if you see someone being bullied?
You can help by telling a teacher or another trusted adult.
What is empathy?
Empathy is when you understand and care about how someone else is feeling.
Like putting yourself on someone else's "shoes"
Mean behavior or bullying?
A 4th grader intentionally bumps into your friend every time he walks by in the hallway.
Bullying
True or false: The target (person being bullied) struggles to defend himself/herself or to stop the bullying.
True
This type of bullying can be when a bigger and stronger kid continually pushes a classmate
Physical bullying
What should you do if someone is bullying you?
You can tell the bully to stop, walk away, and/or talk to a trusted adult.
Why is it important to show kindness to others?
Kindness helps make people feel better and builds stronger relationships.
What is a DNEIRF?
Essentially a backwards "friend"
(You should try to be a good friend and not a DNEIRF)
True or false: An example of bullying is someone saying, "Are you seriously wearing that sweater again? Didn't you wear it like last week?"
False (it's mean, but not bullying)
This type of bullying can be when a person sends someone else hurtful and/or threatening messages/posts through text messages, computers, or social media.
Cyber bullying
True or False: It's okay to join in if someone is bullying another person.
False. You should never join in; you should always try to help the person being bullied.
How can showing empathy help prevent bullying?
When you understand others' feelings, you are less likely to hurt them and more likely to help.
This kind of person sees or knows about someone else being bullied, but doesn't do anything to help.
Bystander
How does bullying make someone feel?
Sad, hurt, scared, unsafe, and/or lonely.
Saying hurtful comments like, "No one likes you," or "You’ll never be good at anything" is an example of what type of bullying?
Verbal bullying
What is one of 4 upstanding options?
(According to the video we watched)
Be a buddy, interrupt, speak out, tell someone.
What is one way you can show kindness to someone who might be being bothered by others or is different from you?
You can include them in activities, speak to them kindly, and show respect.
(Any of these answers will get you the points)
This involves a power imbalance. The target feels threatened and unsafe. It's difficult to resolve without help.
Bullying
What is the difference between mean behavior (ie. teasing) and bullying?
Teasing and mean behavior are sometimes meant to be friendly and doesn't hurt, but bullying is intentional harm, often repeated, hurts the person's feelings, etc.
Leaving someone out on purpose or telling others not to be friends with someone is an example of this type of bullying.
Social bullying (sometimes also referred as "emotional bullying")
Why is it important to be an upstander instead of a bystander?
By being an upstander you help stop bullying and help others feel safe and respected.
How can you be a good friend to someone who is being bullied?
Support them, let them know they're not alone (be a buddy), and stand up for them (be an upstander).
(Being an upstander can include telling a trusted adult)
This is a disagreement between equals that can be resolved. It doesn't make people feel unsafe or threatened.
Conflict