DEALING WITH TEASING

STEPS TO SUCCESSTo deal with teasing, you:1. Take a deep breath..2. Keep calm.3. Think: “I can handle this.”4. Choose:

a. Ignore.b. Walk away. c. In a friendly way ask the person to stop.d. Accept it gracefully.e. Make a joke of it.f. Seek help.

5. Do it.

DEALING WITH TEASING

• Teasing is often abstract and subtle, buT can be blatant and hurtful.

• Some children are very susceptible to teasing and are the frequent targets of bullies.

• TEASING CAN BE FRIENDLY, SUCH AS JOKING AND KIDDING AOUND, OR UNFRIENDLY, SUCH AS MOCKING AND MAKING FUN OF SOMEONE.

DEALING WITH TEASING

• What is teasing?

• Can teasing be fun?

• Can teasing be hurtful?

• Some people get angry very quickly while other are slow to anger. let’s talk about your anger response.

DEALING WITH TEASING

• Why might someone tease?

• How do you feel when you are teased?

• Is it O.K. to tease back? Why? Why not?

• What is ignoring?