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How might the victim or target feel when he/she is being bullied?
sad, mad, lonely, embarrassed
What is a bully and what are two things that have to be present in bullying?
A person who purposely tries to hurt others by: · Making them feel uncomfortable. · Hurting them by kicking, hitting, pushing, tripping, etc. · Name-calling. · Spreading nasty rumors.
It has to be repeated and there has to be a perceived imbalance of power
What is cyberbullying and what is used to do it?
Bullying that takes place using electronic technology like cell phones, computers, tablets, social media sites, text messages and chat.
If you are bullied it is best to handle it alone? Why?
False. The more people involved, the less the bully will continue to bully you or someone else
What are the three R's
Recognize, Refuse, Report
Reports or helps report bullying, Stands up for someone being bullied, is respectful and kind, and Includes everyone
Your best friend has recently started to pick on another student in the class. At first, you thought it was funny, but lately, the teasing has gotten meaner and meaner. You can tell that the student is becoming more and more upset, but the other kids in the class think it is funny.
Tell a teacher - Talk to your best friend about his/her behavior, be loving to your friend, Support the victim by being an upstander and resist social pressure to join in with the other kids in the class.
When CAN cyberbullying happen?
Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bullies just need to be left alone and no one needs to be friends with them?
False. Bullies are usually hurt people and they need love, attention, friends and support.
What can we do as a class to stop bullies?
Get the whole class and school on board to only say nice things to other people, let others know that they are not alone, let bullies know that the school is going to stand up against them, love and respect one another at all times
What is a bystander?
A person who watches bullying happen or hears about it and says nothing or does nothing to stop the bullying.
What is a positive way to handle a bully?
Victim:
Tell an adult, ignore the behavior, stand up for yourself in a positive way, get help
Upstander:
Tell an adult, intervene, empathize with the victim, do not participate
Kids who are cyberbullied are more likely to (name at least 3 things)
Use alcohol and drugs, skip school, experience in-person bullying, be unwilling to attend school, receive poor grades, have lower self-esteem and have more health problems.
Sometimes bystanders are afraid to report the bullying? Why?
True: Because they might be afraid that the bully will now be mean to them or that people will start calling them snitch
What is social pressure and how does it affect a bullying situation?
Social pressure is the feeling that you must behave in a certain way or do something to be accepted by those around you. It affects a bullying situation because if everyone else is joining in or doing nothing, you feel pressure to do the same thing.
What is a victim?
The person who is being teased, harassed, and bullied.
A group of your friends are talking negatively about another boy in your class. You think this boy is nice and consider him to be a friend.
Ask them to stop, continue to be friends with the boy, get him away from the bullying situation, empathize with the boy so he understands that he doesn't deserve to be treated that way.
Is all technology and social media sites and activities bad? Can they be positive? Why or why not?
Social media sites can be used for positive activities, like connecting kids with friends and family, helping students with school and for entertainment.
With cyberbullying, you can just delete inappropriate or harassing messages.
False: deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, etc. is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent.
Define empathy
The ability to understand how another person feels and why the person feels that way.
What does it mean to intervene
To step in and assist when you see bullying occuring
One of your friends frequently spreads rumors about you, tells you that your clothes are ugly, and says she won't be your friend. You are confused by this behavior because you thought this girl was really your friend.
Tell your friend that her behavior is unki
Ask your friend to stop
Stand up for yourself
Stop being friends with this girl
What are some examples of cyberbullying? (name at least 4 things)
mean text messages, mean emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social media sites, embarrassing pictures, videos, websites or fake profiles.
Even if the bully has a weapon, it is my responsibility to intervene? Why or why not?
False: If there are weapons or physical fighting involved, it is not safe to intervene. Reach out to an adult or get help!