Bullying
Name the four types of bullying
Verbal, Physical, Social, and Cyber
Name three people you can go to for help
- Teacher
- Parents / guardians
- Counsellor
You see someone is hurting another person at school...what do you do?
possible answers:
- tell a teacher / principal
- tell the bully to stop
What are the two main characteristics of bullying?
power imbalance and repeated behaviours
Give a definition for physical bullying
- it is repeated
- examples: hair pulling, throwing things at someone
Name two ways you can protect yourself from a bully
- telling a trusted adult
- walking away from the situation
- finding a safe group of friends to hang out with
- reporting the bully's behaviour
A student is insulting the way you dress, look, or speak...what do you do?
- Ask them to stop
- Ignore them
- Tell a teacher or trusted adult
If a friend starts to make you feel unsafe, pressures you to do things you do not want to, or gets you in trouble; should you continue to spend time with this friend? Why?
No, because it is putting your personal safety at risk.
Give a definition for verbal bullying
- someone is repeatedly saying mean or hurtful things to someone
- example: You suck!
Give a definition of a helpful bystander (upstander)
- someone who helps the victim by telling a trusted adult, telling the bully to stop, or being a friend to the victim.
A "friend" expects you to pay for their lunch everyday. You are afraid to tell them no....what do you do?
- seek help from a trusted adult
- find the courage to tell the "friend" no
True of False: If someone punches you on the playground, you should punch them back.
False! You should avoid using physical force back to solve the problem. Tell a trusted adult and get help.
Give a definition of cyber bullying
- repeated bullying that is happening online
- example: receiving mean text messages
Give a definition of a unhelpful bystander
- someone who watches the bully hurt the victim and does nothing to stop it.
- sometimes encourages the behaviour of the bully.
You notice that a student is always being excluded while at recess....what do you do?
Examples:
- Invite them to play with you
Why is it important to be kind and respect everyone?
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Give a definition of social bullying
- when someone is continuously excluded from a group or peer pressured into doing something they do not want to by others who have power
Name two signs that tell you that you need to change what is happening to protect your personal safety.
For example, if you would be scared to tell your parents about it.
- you will get in trouble
- you have a bad feeling about it
- you feel unsafe
On an online chat forum with school peers, Bob is always making rude comments to Jim. For example, telling Jim to go away or that no one wants him there. You notice this happening everyday....what do you do?
Examples:
- Tell a trusted adult for help
- Message telling Bob that his behaviour is not okay and Jim should be treated with respect
True or False: Over half of bullied children do not report being bullied to a teacher
True!