Bullying

Definitions and types of bullying

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Physical bullying

What is hitting, kicking, or pushing someone...or even just threatening to do it?

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Verbal bullying

What is name-calling, teasing, insulting?

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Relationship bullying

What is refusing to talk to someone, spreading lies or rumors about someone, making somneone feel left out or rejected?

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I feel angry when you make fun of my clothes, and I would prefer that you stop doing that." rather than "Quit saying that, you're really making me mad!"

What is an "I statement" or practice of good assertive communication

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bully

What is someone who gangs up on someone else to make them feel insecure which in turn makes that person feel better about themselves?

What to do when

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Stop teasing your friend and ask them why they are crying

What do you do when you've been teasing one of your friends because they are bad at reading and writing and you noticed that they recently started to sit alone. Once you noticed tears in the friend's eyes?

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Tell your teacher and offer to be his friend.

What do you do when a new kid comes into class who is very different from you. Your friends always say mean things to them and tell him to go back to where he came from?

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Tell everyone the rumors are untrue.

What should you do when a group of kids in your class are spreading hurtful rumors about you by sending messages around. Many kids now won't play with you or even speak to you. Even your friends are starting to think they may be true.

400

Tell the camp leaders what is happening and tell your friend that you think what they are doing is wrong and they should leave the younger kids alone.

What should you do when you notice that one of your friends is teasing and making fun of the younger kids at camp. Your friend has started taking things from them as well?

Feelings

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sad, angry, annoyed, bothered, scared

What are a victims feelings?

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depressed, powerless, and has no control

What are a bully's feelings?

Reasons for bullying

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When you make someone feel bad, you gain this over him or her. This makes people feel like they're better than another person, and then that makes them feel really good about themselves. This also makes you stand out from a crowd. It's a way to get attention from other kids, and even from adults.

What is power and control