Making bullies go away
Will ignoring a bully make them go away?
Sometimes this works but not always.
Is name calling bullying?
Sometimes. We can call each other names playfully but not after someone says it's hurtful. Bullies are trying to hurt people on purpose
Because they are brave?
No, bullies sometimes bully others because they don't want to be bullied. They are often scared of something
Do bullies always use words to bully?
No, Anytime someone makes you feel scared on purpose and you've told them to stop they are bullying you. But, friends and family can playfully scare each other and it's not bullying.
Is it ever your fault?
No.
Should I fight them to make them go away
No. Fighting is dangerous and doesnt really wok
If someone hits someone on purpose is it bullying?
No. This is an assault and it's a crime.
To feel happy?
No, bullies are often scared and do not like themselves.
Is okay to make kids give you stuff by making you feel bad or scared if you don't do it?
No.
Who do bullies usually pick on?
Someone smaller and weaker so they know they will win a fight.
Can I get an adult to help?
Yes, depending on where you are
Do bullies hurt people just once?
Bullies often pick on someone often, not just once.
If kids are bullied can they become bullies
Sometimes this does happen. Kids who bully have often been hurt by others.
Can bullies bully by making you feel like you don't have any choices except to do what they say?
Yes. Sometimes bullies make you feel trapped, like you HAVE to do what they say.
Do bullies pick on people who don't give a response to their bullying?
Sometimes, but mostly no. The gray stone treatment works. "Don't feed a bully"
Can saying nice things to a bully help?
Sometimes this will work because it distracts them
If someone touches another person private body parts without permission is this bullying?
No, This is a crime and police get called. This is a criminal.
Do bullies bully to become popular
Yes, sometimes. They feel bad about themselves and want to look cool or powerful.
Is it bullying to talk bad about people behind their back?
Yes, saying mean things about others is a form of bullying.
Do bullies pick on kids who have a group of kids around them?
No, bullies pick on kids who are often alone.
Can I starve bully behavior?
This is sometimes the most powerful thing to do. The gray stone treatment.
Also hang out with kids because bullies pick on loners.
If someone makes you feel scared by blocking you with their body or "posturing" is this bullying?
Yes, if on purpose.
Do they want you as a friend?
No, they bully to scare you.
Is lying about someone a form of bullying?
Depends on what it is. If the lies are hurtful it is bullying.
Do bullies pick on bigger kids?
Only if they know they will be able to scare or hurt the kids.