Bullying or Not?
At lunch, 3 girls are talking about what they did over the weekend. You walk up and ask to join in. They say "no." Is this bullying?
No. Not bullying.
The person being bullied.
Target/victim
Bystanders are people who see bullying happen, but choose to do nothing about it. True or False?
True. Typically bystanders are afraid to help out.
True.
Targets can help bullying by crying and keeping it a secret. True or False?
False. If you want the bullying to stop, you must speak out.
A girl is walking the hallway at school. Another classmate yells at her, tells her she is stupid and she shouldn't come to school anymore. The target is scared. Later, the boy punches the girl in the back. This goes on for several days. Bullying? Why or why not?
Yes. She is scared (more power) and it is happening more than once and on purpose.
The person who causes harm to others on purpose many times.
Bully
An upstander is a person who sees bullying happen and they do not help the target. True or false?
False. An upstander sees bullying happen and HELPS the target.
What is something a physical bully might do?
Having assertive body language can help when dealing with a bully. True or false?
True.
Two boys about the same size and strength, shove and punch each other on the playground and say mean things to each other. Bullying? Why or why not?
No. There is no power difference. This is fighting, not bullying
Type of bullying that occurs on the internet.
Cyber bullying
An upstander can only help the target if they are friends with them. True or False?
False.
What is verbal bullying?
When someone uses their words to bully another person. Usually the words are hurtful and happen frequently throughout the day.
Targets should get help from a trusted adult if they are being bullied. True or False?
True.
A boy with cerebral palsy, a problem that stopped him from walking like other kids, was pushed down numerous times by 2 students everyday in his class. Bullying? Why or why not?
Yes. They have more power and it happened multiple times on purpose.
The person who sees bullying and stands up for the target.
Upstander
Most bystanders want to help the target but are afraid to get involved. True or False?
True.
What is something a social bully might do?
Talk about you in front of class, leave you out of a game, spread rumors about you, tell others not to be your friend, etc.
Targets should deal with bullying by holding it all in and then exploding (verbally/physically/emotionally) to handle the bullying. True or False?
False.
Everyday at recess Susan will not let Mandy play soccer. Susan tells everyone that Mandy is not a good player and should not let her play. Mandy feels sad about the situation. Bullying? Why or why not?
Yes. This is "social bullying" and it's happening daily on purpose.
Name and adult who can help with bullying situations.
teacher, principal, parents, counselor, staff member, guardian, trusted adults
What are two ways an upstander can help a target of bullying, other than telling an adult?
A person is a bully if they hurt you one time. True or False?
False. Bullying is repeated and frequent behavior.
If a target is being bullied on the playground by the basketball hoops, the target should go to the basketball hoops everyday and hangout. True or False?
False. Stay away from the area you are being bullied if you can.