The Bully Bowl

Row 1 TRUE/FALSE

100

Saying a kind word or spending time with a victim is a caring act on your part.

TRUE! We need to be a friend to others just as much as we need friends ourselves.

200

Knowing the school rules about bullying can help you put a stop to bullying.

TRUE! Yes, knowing your school’s stand on bullying can empower you to: (a) Recognize the problem. (b) Explain or know your school’s rules. Action—get help, report Care Talk to others

400

It is important to show you don’t approve of someone bullying another person.

TRUE! Bullies like attention. You take away the bully’s power when you show your disapproval.

500

If someone is bullying you, keep it to yourself. There is nothing anyone can do about this situation.

FALSE! If you don’t seek help through friends (power in numbers) or an adult, you give the bully the power to continue this unacceptable behavior. If it is a bully friend, it might be a good idea to consider ending the friendship.

Row 2 TRUE/FALSE

100

Bullying always involves one person hitting another.

FALSE! A bully can also cause hurt feelings, take possessions, keep you from joining in, or say bad things about a person to be hurtful. This person could also say he or she is your friend.

200

Sending mean messages over the Internet is not bullying. After all, it is just words, and no one gets hurt.

FALSE! Rumors spread over the Internet can hurt a person’s reputation and feelings. This is called cyberbullying.

400

Bullies always act alone.

FALSE! Sometimes two or more people bully another. Be careful you do not join in with the bullies. When more than one person is doing the bullying, it is still very wrong and you need to ACT.

500

Leaving someone out on purpose can be a type of bullying.

TRUE! Making a person feel lonely or sad is a type of bullying. Remember to treat others as you would like to be treated. Sometimes people who call themselves friends do this to show repeated power over another person.

Row 3 TRUE/FALSE

100

It is important to tell an adult when you or another person is being bullied, because an adult can stop the bully from bullying.

TRUE! Adults have ways to keep you safe and to help the bully learn that this is hurtful behavior.

200

If you want to know more about bullying and how to ACT, your teacher is the only person to ask.

FALSE! You have many resources available to you. Your teacher would be happy to show you some good Web sites and books to assist you in learning more about bullying. Your school counselor, principal, parents, or any adult you trust can help you, too.

400

It really does no harm to say bad things about another person as long as that person doesn’t hear about it.

FALSE! Remember to treat others as you would like to be treated. Would you like someone to say bad things about you? Gossip is hurtful.

500

Spreading a rumor is a form of bullying.

TRUE! Way to go! Telling or repeating lies about another person is hurtful.

Row 4 TRUE/FALSE

100

4. Q– If you see someone being bullied, you should get in the bully’s face and shout as loud as you can, “Stop it!”

FALSE! This kind of confrontation could draw you into a fight. It would be better to quietly show your disapproval and go report the bullying to a teacher or another adult you trust.

200

Everyone looks up to a bully. Bullies wish they could make others afraid.

FALSE! Actually, the opposite is true. It is disturbing to see a bully hurt someone. Most kids (85 out of 100) are against bullying. There is power in numbers!

400

It is best to cheer a bully on. That way you know the bully will never pick on you.

FALSE! When you cheer the bully on, you give him or her more power to continue hurting others. We need to work together to put an end to bully behavior

500

When you accidentally hurt someone, this is called bullying.

FALSE! We all make mistakes. We must learn from them so we don’t repeat the same mistake again. If you accidentally hurt someone, you must acknowledge your mistake and apologize to the person you hurt.