Bully
Name one reason why someone might bully others.
Someone might bully because they are the victim of bullying. They might also bully others to feel powerful, popular, strong, or because they don't know how to be a friend.
What is a bystander?
A bystander witnesses bullying but doesn't do anything to help.
What is an upstander?
An upstander stands up for the victim; helps the victim somehow.
What are some things that a bully might look for to decide on who to bully?
The person is alone, the person is smaller or more shy, or the person looks like they won't stand up for themselves.
What is one way that a bystander can help a victim?
A bystander can talk to the victim to see if they are ok or to invite them to play.
How does being an upstander help everyone at school?
It stops the bullying. Everyone feels more safe. The bully gets help.
Is it true that people who bully are always going to be a bully?
What is one negative effect of being a bystander?
When a witness does nothing, the bullying often gets worse. The victim feels alone. The bystander feels bad about doing nothing.
As an upstander, what is one thing you could say to a victim?
I saw what happened. I want to help you. Let's go report this together. You can sit with me.
Name at least 3 of the 4 ways that people can bully others.
Physical, verbal, cyber, and social/emotional.
Name two reasons why a bystander might not do anything to help the victim.
The bystander may be afraid to do anything thinking that they may get bullied. The bystander may not know what to do. The bystander may think someone else will take care of it.
Name 2 ways an upstander can report bullying.
Tell a trusted adult (if it happens at school, tell an adult at school). See something, say something app on Clever.
What are the 3 parts of the bully definition?
Bullies are bigger, stronger, or more powerful than the victim. Bullies are mean on purpose. Bullies repeat the behavior over and over again.
How can a bystander become an upstander?
A bystander can report the bullying to a trusted adult. The bystander can be a friend to the victim. The bystander can stand up to the bully and tell them to stop.
Why is it important for everyone to be an upstander?
If everyone was an upstander it would put an end to bullying because people would stand up to the bully and tell the bully to stop. There would be more reporting of bullying allowing the victim and the bully to get the help they need. The victim would feel like people cared.