Buzzwords
Exchanging information with another person when you are first getting to know them is also known as
What is... trading information
During PEERS, bullying is defined as...
a physical aggression or threat
Verbal bullying is also known as
Teasing
True or False: Disagreements with people we consider friends are common.
True! Everyone has disagreements sometimes and they shouldn't always end a friendship.
Someone who plays video games
Everyone!
A low opinion held by the larger peer group about a particular teen. Related to bullying.
What is a.... bad reputation
True or False: If someone is threatening to physically hurt us we should try to be their friend.
False! We want to avoid the bully. Don't try to talk to them or be their friend.
Making fun of what the person said (not making fun of them) is called using a...
comeback!
Does saying you're sorry always have to mean that you admit you did something wrong? What can you do instead?
No, you don't always have to admit you were wrong, you can apologize for how the other person feels:
I'm sorry you're feeling upset.
Someone who loves cars
Who are... Christian and Joseph
People who tell the occasional joke but don't frequently and actively try to be funny
What are... Joke Receivers!
Joey is being physically bullied by Bob in his class. One day Bob wore outdoor shoes inside the classroom. Joey used this opportunity to get Bob in trouble. What did Joey do wrong? What could be the problem with telling on Bob?
It is a bad idea to tell on the bully and try to get them in trouble for only minor things. If we need to tell on the bully we should do so privately.
Important feedback that sometimes accompanies teasing or can sound like teasing.
What is... Embarrassing Feedback
Why do some teens spread rumours and gossip?
get attention; feel important (know something no one else does); get revenge on someone
Someone who loves to draw!
Who is...Jess
People who are not comfortable with humour at all and prefer to not be around people who tell jokes.
What are... Joke Refusers !
True or False: Bullies like to pick on people when they are alone and unprotected.
True! It is best to avoid the bully and avoid being alone.
Lisa is outside at recess and one of the other girls tells her that she is way too loud. What would be a good thing for Lisa to do with this feedback?
She could speak more softly
There is a rumour going around the school that Vicki was caught driving her parent's car without permission. Vicki got really mad, ran up to the person spreading the rumour and yelled "I didn't do that!". Vicki went around to everyone that was near by and said: I swear I didn't do that!!
What did Vicki do wrong? What might have been more helpful for her to do to get rid of the rumour?
DO not show that you're upset; Do not confront the source of the gossip; Avoid the source of the gossip; Act amazed; Spread a rumor about yourself
Someone who enjoys reading
Who are... Jordanne and Sara
Slowly and casually joining a conversation between other people without disrupting the people whose conversation you are joining
True or False: Two good strategies for handling a physical bully include avoiding the bully and hanging out with other people.
True!
Polly was being teased by another girl in her class. Polly rolled her eyes, said "And your point is...?" then shrugged and walked away.
What steps did Polly follow for handling a verbal bully?
Polly acted like what the bully said did not bother her; used a comeback to make fun of what the person said and showed that she didn't care.
Daniel has his friends Michael and James over to play video games. Michael starts making fun of how Daniel is losing. Daniel feels really upset, yells, throws the controller, and storms to his room leaving his friends in the living room. Daniel thinks that he should stop being friends with Michael.
What could Daniel have done differently? What could he do instead of ending his friendship with Michael?
Keep his cool; Say he is sorry for storming off; Tell Michael what he would like him to do differently next time.
Someone who loves Ceasar salad
Who is...Matthew