Bullying
What is the definition of bullying?
-Repeated over time
-Deliberate act
-Hurtful to others
What is cyberbullying?
When a child or teenager is harassed, humiliated, embarrassed, threatened or tormented using digital technology. It is not limited to the internet and also emcompasses text messages on cell phones
Who is one person we can tell if we are being bullied?
Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Other trusted adults
What do you think the percent of 4-6th grade student report being a victim of bullying?
90%
True or False: Bystanders who are laughing are helping the situation.
False
What are the 4 types of bullying?
Verbal
Social
Physical
Cyberbullying
Text messages
Instagram,
Using someone else's profile to spread rumors or lies
What is a bystander?
A person who witnesses an incident but does not take part. They have the potential to make a positive difference in a bullying situation.
How many students skip school EACH DAY for fear of being bullied?
110,000
145,000
160,000
160,000
Bullying is not about resolving problems. It is about having power and control over another person.
True
Power
Popularity
Attention
Desire to fit in
It's how they make friends
It can happen 24 hours a day
People are usually meaner behind messages
Might not know who is sending the messages
Bullies think texting is anonymous and they won't get caught
What are the 2 types of bystanders?
Active and Passive
What percentage of students DO NOT report bullying?
36%
57%
80%
57%
True or False: Boys typically engage in physical bullying and girls engage in verbal or social bullying.
True
What percentage of 4th-8th graders report being a victim of bullying?
90 % of 4th through 8th graders report being victims of bullying
What is one thing you can do to stay safe online?
Keep profiles private
Don't share passwords/phone numbers
Don't accept a friend request unless you know them in real life
What is one thing you might do as an upstander or active bystander?
Tell the bully to stop
Remove the person from the situation
Get help
What percent of US teenagers reported experiencing cyberbullying in 2024?
59%
Most cyberbully victims do not know the person(s) bullying them.
False, most people cyberbullied do know the people bullying them.
When someone aggravates you or starts a conflict, what are three things you could do instead?
Walk away
Ignore
Deep Breathes
Count to 10
Tell the person to stop (calmly)
What is the social media platform used most for cyberbullying?
Why might someone not be an upstander?
Fear they might be bullied
Fear they will get in trouble
They think other people will intervene
Others?
If we see someone we know/respect being an active bystander, statistically, we are _____ more likely to also be an active bystander.
Five times
True or False: Bullies are LESS likely to be criminals later in life.
False. 60% of bullies in grades 6-9th were convicted of 1 crime by the age of 24.