Bullying
True or False: If someone is mean to you one time, it automatically means they are bullying you.
False. One unkind incident is not automatically bullying, but it still needs to be addressed.
What is an upstander?
Someone who helps a person being mistreated, stands up for others in a respectful way.
True or False:
If someone gives you a dirty look or makes a rude comment about you one time, 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.
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is using technology or the internet to bully someone.
True or False: You can disagree with someone without being disrespectful.
True
You see your best friend bullying another student. How can you be a good friend while also being an upstander?
Refuse to participate, speak up safely, and get adult help.
True or False:
Someone who purposefully says or does something several times to hurt someone is mean and considered bullying.
True, because it is intentional.
Someone spreads a rumor about a classmate. What can you do?
Don't repeat it to other students and report the rumor when necessary.
Someone sends a mean message in a group chat. Should you send it to others?
No, you should not send it to anyone else. Tell a trusted adult if needed.
True or False:
Bullying is okay at North Forest Elementary?
False, bullying is not tolerated.
You made a hurtful comment and apologized, but the student is still upset. What should you do next?
Respect their feelings, give them space if needed, and show changed behavior.
True or False:
It is okay if someone continues to be mean - such as telling someone that they are stupid or ugly every day.
False, when someone is continually being mean, it is considered bullying.
Your friend tells you not to talk to another student because they don't like them. What should you do?
Make your own choices and treat others respectfully.
Someone sends you a mean or threatening message online and then deletes it. What are two things you should do to protect yourself?
Save evidence (screenshot) if possible and report it to a trusted adult. Do not respond with hurtful messages or threats.
Who can you talk to if you or someone you know is getting bullied?
Any trusted adult- parent, teacher, counselor, etc.
True or False:
Bullying is when someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they keep doing it - even when you tell them to stop or show them that you’re upset.
True, bullying is the repetition of being mean to someone over and over again.
A student says, "It's just a joke!" after embarrassing someone. Does that automatically make it okay?
No, words can hurt and just because you apologize does not mean it is ok
A student repeatedly makes fun of another student's haircut even after being told to stop. Could this be bullying?
Yes, repeated hurtful behavior can be bullying.
True or False:
Cyberbullying is only targeting teenagers and adults.
False, anyone who uses technology can fall victim to cyberbullying.
Someone keeps making jokes about another student's family, even after being asked to stop. What should happen?
Stop the jokes and seek adult support if the person continues.
True or False:
I'm tattling if I tell someone about bullying.
False, telling is done to protect yourself or someone else from getting hurt. Tattling is done to get someone in trouble.
True or False:
It is best to ignore someone who is being mean to you?
False, you need tell the person to stop and you need to report the mean behavior to a trusted adult right away.
A classmate creates a group chat just to make fun of another student. Even if you don't send any mean messages, what should you do?
Don't participate, leave the group chat, and report it to a trusted adult.
True or False:
Cyberbullying could get you in trouble with the police?
True.
How can you stand up for yourself without being rude, threatening, or physical?
Use a calm firm voice, set boundaries, walk away and get adult help when needed.