Cyberbullying
Your friend gets mad at you and calls you a name.
No, this seems rude and thoughtless. Bullying needs a pattern of behavior.
If you are mad at a friend, should you message her about the problem?
No, it is best to talk face-to-face about problems. Text messages can be misunderstood too easily.
Leaving people out or making them feel bad because they aren't in your "group".
What does reputation mean?
How others think of you. It can be good or bad.
If someone gives you a dirty look or makes a rude comment about you 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 are the disadvantages to ignoring a conflict or a problem?
Answers vary.
Problem never gets fixed.
You stay angry/upset.
Others may see you as weak.
Is leaving someone out bullying?
Yes.
Why do you reach out for help when dealing with bullies?
There is power in numbers. It is harder for a bully to stand up to a crowd and he/she is less likely to bully in the future if he/she knows they have to take on several people.
True or False, Social Media sites (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.) are safe because there are rules to protect people.
False. Cyberbullying can happen anywhere.
Telling other people that Molly likes Steven.
Yes, this is rumors or gossip because it's not about you. And if Molly told you to tell people, then it's just drama.
Answers vary.
Be honest and tell them how it makes you feel.
Don't gossip about the other person.
Change the subject.
Do you have to include everyone all the time?
No, that would be overwhelming. But you need to make sure that the other person doesn't feel bad.
Can someone who is bullying others change and stop bullying?
Yes, but they have to work to make a change.
Laughing when someone tells a hurtful joke about someone.
Yes. You are not stopping the problem.
Angie tells you not to be Molly's friend. But you still talk to Molly when Angie's not around. Are you being a good friend, why or why not?
No, you are letting Angie control you and it's not fair to Molly or yourself.
You need to have three people for a group project. There are four people who want to work together in a group. How can you work this out? PS- just making a group of four will not work.
Decide a fair way to chose the three.
Make sure the person left out gets a turn to be in the group next time.
Spilt up and have two groups of two and invite a third person to join to make three.
What should you do if your friend is using some bullying behaviors?
2) have boundaries and don't spend time with them when they are bullying.
Is it against school rules to send mean messages or texts about others?
Yes, if it is interrupting the school day.
Someone only talks to you when they ask you for Takis or some other snack.
No, but they aren't your friend if they only want something from you.
1) Be specific about what you did. Sorry isn't enough.
2) don't blame or make excuses
3) Show you are sorry.
4) Tell how you will behave differently.
5) End by letting the other know you value the friendship.
If someone is trying to make you feel bad about not being in their group, what do you do?
Remind yourself you don't need others to make you feel good.
Use positive self-talk.
How do you know if you have a healthy friendship with someone?
1) You enjoy being with them.
2) They let you be yourself.
3) Both of you share ideas and thoughts.