Vocab
Bullying is an aggressive behavior that is:
1. Repeated over time
2. Occurs when there is a power imbalance
3. Intended to cause harm or distress and/or has a serious harmful or distressing effect on the target.
Bullying can only take place face to face.
False.
It can take place behind someones back, online, etc.
What can you do to prevent bullying/cyberbullying?
Stand up to bullies, be a good friend, talk to trusted adults.
This is someone who is honest, trustworthy, and fun to hang out with
A friend
You see on an online app that someone is saying rude comments to another person. What do you do?
Screenshot and show the comments to a trusted adult. Do not comment mean or unkind things back.
What is a bystander/upstander?
Someone who witnesses bullying but is not the bully or target.
upstander: a bystander that takes action
Cyberbullying isn't as harmful as physical bullying.
False.
It can be just as harmful or even more harmful because you may never know who is on the other side of the cyber message.
Why do you think people cyberbully more than other types of bullying?
Because they can hide who they are.
This is something that is spread from person to person that can be hurtful and ruin friendships
Rumor or gossip
You are playing with a friend at recess. Your friend starts teasing a younger student about their shoes. Assertively tell your friend to stop teasing.
Faces the person
Keeps head up and shoulders back
Uses a calm, firm voice
Uses respectful words
What is a conflict versus bullying?
A conflict is a two-sided issue, whereas bullying is one-sided.
Pretending to be someone online to get information from someone is a form of cyberbullying.
True.
Does cyberbullying happen on online games?
Yes.
What is the difference between a sincere compliment and a sarcastic compliment?
A sincere compliment is something you mean - it is honest. A sarcastic compliment is something used to hurt or make-fun of another person or thing.
Val is making fun of Bria and wants you to join in and not let Bria play with you and your friends at recess.
Is this bullying? If so, what can you do?
This is bullying.
1. Stand up to Val and tell her that it is not okay to do that.
2. Go play with Bria.
3. Talk to a trusted adult
What is cyberbullying?
Sharing private information about someone to embarrass them is a form of bullying.
True.
Can social media (Tik Tok, Snapchat, Instagram) make cyberbullying worse? Why or why not?
Yes. More access and more people.
What is Empathy?
Understanding what someone else is feeling. Walking in someone else's shoes
Practice giving/receiving a group member a sincere and specific compliment.
Face the person
Use respectful, sincere words
Use a friendly tone of voice
Listen - say thank you
What are the 3 R's of Bullying?
Recognize, Report, Refuse
There cannot be legal consequences to cyberbullying.
False.
If it is severe enough, there could be legal consequences.
Is it okay to share personal information online to people other than your family members or close friends?
No
What does Assertive look like versus Passive/Aggressive?
Passive - Shy and reserved
Aggressive - Angry and physical
You hear someone on the playground say someone can't play with them because of the way they look. Is this bullying? If yes, what can you do?
1. Stand up to the bully.
2. Play with the other student.
3. Talk to a trusted adult.