Physical Bullying

Physical BullyingMillions of kids get bullied each year, and YOU can stop it.

CharactersNarrator: Ethan LarsonCounselor/Mediator: David DeclarkBully: Will EriksenVictim: Ned SlavinCamera Man: Ethan Larson

Problem FactsNearly 90 % of children reported being bullied59% of children said they bullied other students an estimated 1 in 5 students is bullied or is a bullyVictims of physical bullying can face depression, anxiety, problems concentrating, school failure, school avoidanceViolence in movies, TV shows, and video games can cause fear of becoming a victim, a stronger appetite for violence, etc.Bullying can involve hitting, teasing and taunting, and name calling

Problem FactsSome kids who get bullied consider suicide- sometimes, bullying can last a lifetime!Physical bullying can lead to depressionA bully can be bigger, older, stronger, more popular, or have a group of friends backing him/her upBullying usually happens again and againThe bully is often times stronger, bigger, or has more power over the bully

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Solution FactsIgnoring the bully or pretending it doesnt exist can workYou can also tell a parent or teacher, and they can contact law enforcement if neededDont retaliate, it can escalate the harassmentKeep your coolStop others from being bulliedForm an anti bullying squad or something of the sortViolence isnt the answer, it will only make it worseStrengthen your circle of friends-try not to be aloneHumor is a way to disarm a bully

Solution FactsBullies are looking for a reaction, so if you dont give them a reaction, the bullying might stopIf you feel safe, talk to the bully, let him no its not cool, then the bully might stopWhen you talk to someone about a bully, youll feel more powerful, and more in control

QuotesCourage is fire, and bullying is smoke, Benjamin DisraeliEveryone who wants to do good to the human race always ends in universal bullying, Aldous HuxleyGay kids need to stop killing themselves because they are made to feel worthless by cruel and relentless bullying, Zachary Quinto

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