Physical Bullying
Give an example of physical bullying.
Hitting, kicking, choking, tripping, and shoving are a few examples of physical bullying
What is relational bullying? Give an example.
Examples of relational bullying may include: repeatedly leaving someone out of an activity or group on purpose, spreading rumors about another person, telling others not to be friends with someone, and embarrassing others in public.
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is when an individual or group repeatedly bullies others using technology.
True or False: If you are being bullied you should never say anything to the bully because it will make it worse.
False! If you are being bullied it is important to stand up for yourself by being assertive.
Another student rolled their eyes while you were answering a question in class. Is it bullying?
No! If it happened only once it is a mean moment not bullying.
True or False: The impact of physical bullying goes away as soon as the physical marks or bruises go away.
False! The impacts of physical bullying can be long-term and can cause ongoing trauma to the target of the bullying.
True or False: Relational bullying is less harmful than physical bullying.
False! Relational bullying can be just as harmful as physical bullying. Just because you can't see physical marks doesn't mean the target isn't hurt by relational bullying.
True or False: If someone send you a mean message online you should send them a mean message back so they know not to mess with you.
False: If someone sends you a mean message online don't respond or retaliate. They want to make you upset. By reacting you are giving them what they want. Instead, save the message and share it with a trusted adult.
True or False: If you see someone on the playground you don't know that is getting kicked while on the ground it is best to mind your own business and not do or say anything.
False! If you see someone getting kicked while on the ground you should always go report to a safe adult.
You and your best friend got into a huge fight and now they aren't speaking to you. Is it bullying?
No! This would be an example of a conflict between friends.
Physical bullying only negatively impacts your physical wellbeing.
False! Physical bullying can have psychological, academic, and physical effects on the target. When the physical impacts heal the psychological and academic effects can remain.
Examples of trusted adults may include: teacher, counselor, principal, supervisor, parents, or grandparents.
Name one strategy you can use if you or someone you know is being cyberbullied.
Some strategies for handling cyberbullying include: block the person who is cyberbullying you so they can't contact you anymore, report them to the app or website, save the evidence, or get help from a trusted adult.
How should you respond if someone sends you a mean or inappropriate picture or video online?
There are many things you can do including: save the evidence, block them, report them to the site, then tell a trusted adult. It is also important to remember to not retaliate or respond.
An older kid who rides your bus makes fun of the way you dress and shoves you around whenever the bus driver isn't looking. Is it bullying?
Yes! Their actions are repeated and on purpose. There is also a power difference because they are older than you are. This is an example of bullying.
What is the main difference between a bystander and an upstander?
Name one possible consequence of relational bullying.
Relational bullying may lead to: poor self-image, increased risk for anxiety or depression, feeling rejected or unlikeable, and/or self-harming behavior.
True or False: Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
True! One of the things that makes cyberbullying so devastating is that it can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which can make it difficult for targets to escape it even when they are alone.
True or False: If you see someone being bullied it's okay for you to tackle the bully to the ground and punch them repeatedly until they stop fighting. That's what a good ally should do.
False! A good ally will use their words to defend a target from bullying not their fists. If you act violently toward the bully you will get in trouble too and you will put yourself at risk for injury.
Your favorite basketball team is the Lakers and your friend's favorite team is the Celtics. They give you a hard time when your team loses and you give them hard time when their team loses. Is this bullying?
No! This is an example of joking around. No one's feelings are getting hurt and the jokes are going both ways.