Policing
A new kid at school mispronounces your name. State 1 appropriate way to respond and 1 inappropriate way to respond.
- Give a kind correction, for example, "Actually, my name is pronounced ___. But I appreciate you trying! It's nice to meet you."
- Get mad and say, "Ugh, it's so annoying when people say my name wrong!"
Give at least 3 examples of praise that you could give a friend while playing a game or sport.
"Good job!"
"Great shot!"
(Give a fist bump)
(Give a high five)
"You did awesome!"
A kid in class keeps annoying you while you are trying to work. List at least 1 strategy you can use.
- Politely ask them to stop.
- Move away from them.
- Tell a teacher.
Your mom told you that she had a bad day. State at least 1 appropriate follow-up question you can ask her.
- What happened?
- Can I do anything to help?
Your friend tells you that his grandfather is sick in the hospital. State at least 1 appropriate comment you could make.
- I'm sorry to hear that.
- I will keep him in my thoughts.
- I hope he gets better soon.
A girl in your class frequently says things like "I ain't never done nothing wrong." Her grammatical errors bother you. State at least 1 problem with correcting others' grammar.
- It makes you look bossy and controlling.
- You might seem like a know-it-all.
- It embarrasses others.
Cheating is wrong.
Others may not want to play you anymore if you don't follow the rules.
TRUE or FALSE: If someone is teasing you, you should tease them back, so they know what it feels like.
FALSE: This can lead to a bad reputation or get you into trouble.
BONUS: What could you do instead?
Your favorite restaurant for take-out is closed. State at least 1 follow-up question you could ask.
- Why is the restaurant closed?
- When will it open again?
- Where else can we get take-out?
The YouTube channel you like to watch is not working today. State at least 1 appropriate comment you could make.
- This is unusual.
- I am frustrated.
- I hope it gets fixed soon.
While in a public building, someone you don't know is coughing and is not wearing a mask. State at least 1 way that you could respond appropriately.
- Walk away
- Turn away
- Make sure to stay at least 6 feet away
- Keep your mask on
BONUS: Is it a good idea to tell the person that he/she should have on a mask?
Your brother keeps being a "ball hog" while playing sports with you. State what a ball hog is and at least 1 problem of being a ball hog.
A "ball hog" is someone who will not share during a game.
Problems:
- No one will want to play with you
- It's not fun for anyone else.
- You might be playing according to the rules.
TRUE or FALSE: Negative feedback is ALWAYS bullying.
FALSE: Sometimes, others give us negative feedback to help us improve. However, this is only usually people we trust (family, close friends). If a bully is saying mean things, use your strategies to avoid them and inform an authority figure.
Your family car has stopped working, and you cannot get to any of your scheduled activities. State at least 1 follow-up question you could ask.
- What happened to the car?
- How long will it take to fix?
- Is there another way to get to our activities?
A classmate tells you that she got an A+ on the science test last week. State at least 1 appropriate comment you could make.
- Congratulations!
- Great job!
- You worked really hard for that A+!
Your friend is learning a new game, but he keeps messing up. State at least 1 problem with policing all the rules of a game to someone who has not played before.
- It makes you look bossy and controlling.
- You might seem like a know-it-all.
- It embarrasses others.
- It might hurt your friend's feelings.
- It might make them feel sad.
- It might give you a bad reputation.
TRUE or FALSE: It is a good idea not to be alone if a bully is around.
TRUE: It is a good idea to keep near friends or authority figures. Bullies are less likely to pick on others when people in authority or crowds are near.
Your clinician tells you that she is getting married. State at least 1 follow-up question you could ask.
- Who is your fiance?
- When are you getting married?
- Are you moving away?
Your aunt is talking about gardening, a subject that you do NOT care about and find boring. State at least 1 appropriate comment you could make.
- I'm glad you enjoy working in the garden.
- It's nice to look at pretty flowers.
- I enjoy my hobbies too.
TRUE or FALSE: It is a good idea to correct others or point out errors during class if the teacher does not respond quickly enough.
FALSE: The teacher is the authority in the classroom, and she will correct everyone at the appropriate time.
- It makes you look bossy and controlling.
- You might seem like a know-it-all.
- It embarrasses others.
Two of your friends are playing a game. One friend wins, and the other loses. The friend who lost throws the game pieces and breaks the board. Then he stomps away, looking very angry. State at least 1 problem with being a "sore loser."
- It looks like you're acting immature.
- It makes you look like a poor sport.
- It makes winning less fun for the other person.
An online bully keeps making mean comments to you in the game you like to play. List at least 1 strategy you can use.
- Ignore the bully
- Don't respond
- Tell a parent
- Report the person to the game's site
Your teacher is out of school, and you have a substitute. State at least 1 follow-up question you could ask.
- Where is the teacher?
- How long will she be gone?
- What is our work for the day?
While playing a game with friends online, one person says that they are bored and want to do something else. State at least 1 appropriate comment you could make.
- Okay, maybe we can play a new game once this one is finished.
- It's nice to have some variety when playing games.
- Sometimes I get bored too. Maybe we'll do something new soon.