Conflict VS Bullying
True or False
In every conflict There is Always a Winner and a Loser?
False. Compromises lead to both people winning (getting what they want) and losing a little (giving up some of what they want).
Name some ways to be a buddy not a bully.
Examples: treat others how I want to be treated, compromise when there is a conflict, be nice to others, play with someone who is by himself/herself, and speak up for others in need.
If someone says or does something mean, what can you do?
Speak up if you feel safe enough, tell an adult, and walk away. You should also take care of yourself, such as taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or doing something you enjoy.
True or False. Hearing mean things about you can make your body hurt.
True! When someone is being bullied, he or she can feel stressed, which causes our body to react such as, feeling tired, having headaches, getting stomach aches, and feeling out of breath.
True or False. You can tell if a person is a bully just based off his or her appearance.
False. Anyone can be a bully. They don't look any different than anyone else.
What are some ways to solve a conflict?
Attack the problem, not the person; Brainstorm together; Apologize; Listen to both points of view; Consider the consequences and compromise.
True or False. Passing notes about a person or talking bad about another person behind someone's back is a form of bullying.
True. We shouldn't pass notes about our classmates or talk bad about other people behind their backs. It isn't a nice thing to do, and the other person usually finds out about it, which can hurt their feelings.
Name two good things a witness of bullying can do.
Be a buddy, Intervene, Report (Tell someone), Speak out
Name two physical signs of your body’s anger response.
Fast heartbeat, hot skin, clenched jaw, shaking hands, not thinking straight, etc.
True or False. All bullies are BAD people.
False. While bullying is a very bad thing to do, it doesn't mean that person is bad.
What is a compromise?
When both people win a little and lose a little.
Who is responsible for preventing bullying at our school?
EVERYONE!
True or False. A good way to stop a bully is to fight them.
FALSE. When facing a bully, you should use your words not your fists. You should get help from an adult or else you could also get in trouble!
Name two good ways to reduce angry feelings.
deep breathing, Relax your body, distract yourself, or talk positively to yourself.
Do bullies always think they are better than the person they are bullying?
No but bullies can try to be more powerful/ feel better than others or be more popular.
Name three things you can do to calm down a conflict.
Use "I feel" statements. Relax your body; Use a calm voice; Ask to hear the other person’s point of view; Validate other person's feelings.
Name the 2 of the 4 different types of bullying.
Physical bullying- hitting, kicking, tripping, pinching and pushing or damaging property.
Verbal bullying- name calling, teasing
Social bullying-harm someone’s social reputation or cause humiliation.
Cyber Bully-online
How should you talk to a bully?
Stay calm, and avoid being mean back.
Name one reason why someone might be a bully.
Sometimes bullies don't know how to be a good friend; sometimes bullies have something bad going on at home, so they take it out on other people; sometimes bullies feel bad about themselves so it makes them feel better to make other people feel bad; sometimes they think it's okay to pick on someone who is different; Often bullies like feeling powerful.
Explain how bullying is different than conflict.
Conflict takes place between two equals. Bullying is not equal. Bullying is meant to hurt someone, but conflict is a natural part of friendship. Conflict happens sometimes, but bullying takes place repeatedly.
Define Bullying.
Bullying is repeatedly hurting, threatening, teasing, or frightening someone else. There is an imbalance of power. It can take place in person, online, in writing, or over the phone.
Define what it means to be a target of bullying.
A target is the person being bullied. A target could be anyone but usually appears to have less power than the bully in some way.
Name two good things to do or say when you feel angry or upset.
Walk away, take deep breaths, listen to calming music, read a book, talk to a friend or family member, journal or relax your body.
True or False. A person can be both a bully and a target of bullying.
True! A person can be hurt by a bully but can also hurt other people.