BULLYING

Who is a Target for Bullying?

BULLYING TODAYMeans...Bully the act is intentional, hurtful and repeated

Bullied students are teased andBeing Bullied verbally or physically assaulted

TWO TYPES OF BULLYING DIRECT

INDIRECTDIRECT BULLYING Physical

Verbal

INDIRECT Relationship Bullying

Making someone feel left out or rejected.

Bullying can be... One person making fun of another. One person trying to beat up another. A group of people ganging up against others.

All bullies have one thing in common:Something or someone is making them insecure.

Therefore they bully to make themselves feel better.

The Ff. can be the reason why.. Family problemsNot enough attentionAny of their authority figure does the same Once was bullied SpoiledPossible reasons for being a TARGET

May have a disability. Pikon or easily annoyed Not one to socialize The bully or the target are either smaller or bigger than most kids their age.

Maybe you have a name that is not ordinary.

The target may be a minority.

Lack of confidence and not standing up for oneself.

How to Deal with Bullying!!

ARE YOU A BULLY?

What to do in the moment Ignore them! Dont show them that you are upset Talk about it to someone else Write it down so you dont forget to tell someone Respond to the Bully evenly and firmly Turn the comment into a joke. Turn and walk away. Remove yourself from the situation. Go somewhere that an adult is present Remember you are not the one with the problem. The bully is Talk to an adult!

Ways to avoid future bullying Dont bring expensive things or money to school

Label you belongings Avoid unsupervised areas

More ways to avoid future bullying Act confident. Hold your head up, stand up straight, and make eye contact. Dont walk alone, travel with at least one other person. Avoid places where bullying happens.

Why do others LET it happen? The bully is someone others look up to and want to hang out with. They want to side with the bully because to do that makes them feel strong. Theyre entertained by the bullying. They dont think speaking up will help. Theyre afraid that if they say something, the bully will turn on them.Remember The Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. Stand up for someone when he or she needs it, and when you need it, someone will stand up for you.

How to stop being BULLY? Apologize to people that you have bullied Explore ways to boost your self-esteem If you lack self-control, especially with anger, talk to a school counselor