Person Bullying
Bullying doesn't hurt the person bullying.
False- Bullying hurts everyone in the bullying triangle, including the person bullying, the person targeted, and the bystanders.
Bullying only hurts the person targeted.
False. Bullying hurts everyone in the bullying triangle, including the person bullying and the bystanders.
The bystanders have the most power to stop bullying.
True. The bystanders are the majority and they have the most power to stop bullying.
The person bullying may not have any real friends.
True. Kids sometimes pretend to be friends with the person bullying because they are scared if they're not, they will be targets for the person bullying. A relationship based on fear is not a real friendship.
Bullying can affect students' grades.
True. It's hard for kids to learn when they do not feel safe in school.
The bystanders enjoy watching other kids get bullied.
False. The bystanders often feel sad when they see other kids getting hurt. They may also feel scared about getting bullied too.
The person bullying never gets in trouble.
False. Kids who bully do get in trouble. Consequences for bullying may include a call to their parents, lost privileges, and in some cases they may get suspended.
Bullying will get worse if you tell a grownup.
False. Telling a grownup about someone getting bullied is one of the best ways to help stop bullying. You can ask the grownup to keep your name secret.
You may get in trouble for telling a grownup someone is getting bullied.
False. Telling is different from tattling. We tell to help. Telling is when you report to a grownup when someone is doing something that may end up hurting someone. Tattling is when you tell on someone to get them in trouble.
The person bullying may be getting bullied too.
True. Sometimes kids who bully are also getting bullied either at home or at school. They may think bullying is one way to have power.
Bullying only hurts when a person gets punched or kicked.
False. Bullying can hurt somebody's body, but it can also hurt a person's feelings, self-esteem, and their ability to learn, and feel safe.
Bystanders can feel angry and like they can't do anything to stop bullying.
True. Often bystanders don't realize they have the most power to stop bullying, or they don't know what to do to stop it.