Bullying
What is an up-stander?
*Bonus points for synonyms used*
Someone who chooses to support a person who is being abused or harmed.
Synonyms:
Supporter
Advocate
Protector
Guardian
Defender
True or False: Healthy communication only matters when its communicating with someone you know or care about.
False! Healthy communication should be between you and anyone you interact with
True or False: All friendships have conflict at some point, in one way or another.
True! Friendships are not perfect relationships and disagreements can and will likely happen. In a healthy friendship, you can fix the problem and move on happily!
What is a bystander?
Someone who sees something happening but doesn’t get involved.
True or False: Caring about the other person or caring to hear what the other person is feeling and thinking is important to show when trying to resolve a conflict.
True!
True or False: Friends don't get insulted or take is seriously when the other person teases them (like calling them names like stupid or lazy or swearing at them.)
False: People in healthy relationships should never call other people names, or tease one another with words that can be hurtful. Healthy joking around doesn’t include insults, put downs or threats.
True or False: To be considered bullying, it has to be something that is unwanted and is continuing for a long period of time. It usually is one specific person/s being targeted as well to be considered bullying.
True!
Some conflicts cannot be resolved between two people. Name one step to take if this happens:
2. Sometimes a shared friend can help mediate the problem and help two friends come up with a resolution
3. Leave each other alone and give space. Re-visit at another time when you both are able to talk and work it out.
True or False: Telling a trusted adult that your friend wants to do something dangerous or harmful to themselves or others is considered a bad friend.
False. A good friend knows when to speak up. This is a friend that cares for you and about you. This exists in healthy friendships.
True or False: There must be a power imbalance to be considered bullying. Typically the bully is bigger, older, stronger or holds more power in some way.
True! Bullying occurs with a power imbalance.
What is the definition of conflict?
*Hint: There is a word that begins with D*
A disagreement
Which relationship is more important?
A. Friendships
B. Family relationships
C. Classmate friendships
D. All of the above
E. A & B
F. B&C
D. All of the above!
All the relationships you have are important
List the three ways to be an upstander:
2. Interrupt the bullying
3. Speak out (telling and adult and/or speaking out to the bully by telling them to stop.)
What are the three steps to conflict resolution?
2. Listen to eachother
3. Apologize and come up with solutions that you both agree on. If that doesn't work, try another solution.
What is a trusted adult?
Half point if you cannot answer the question but can give 2 examples.
A trusted adult is someone you feel safe with, who listens to you, cares about you, and helps you make good choices.
Examples:
This could be a parent, teacher, coach, school counselor, or another grown-up you know well and can go to if you ever need help or have questions.