DEALING WITH BULLIES

IT’S NOT A JOKE

Bullying is a very serious issue that each one of you will most likely encounter at some

point in your life. Even if it does not happen to you directly, you may see others being

bullied.

This presentation is meant to give you the necessary tools to properly handle a

bullying situation, in or outside of school, while also teaching you the importance of

respect for others.

WHAT IS A BULLY?

A person who intentionally harms someone else Physically

Hitting, kicking, punching, etc. Verbally

Teasing, name-calling, mocking, etc. Psychologically

Shunning, ignoring, spreading rumors, etc. No specific type of person (could be

anyone)

WHO CAN BE A BULLY?

People you don’t know very well Peers Classmates

People you know and trust Friends Siblings Parents Teachers

REASONS FOR BULLYING

May bully for several reasons Easy target

Younger Smaller Weaker Different

Personal gain Popularity Control

Experience with being bullied themselves

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Lack of respect for others also leads to bullying Property Self worth Feelings Opinions

Intimidation DOES NOT equal respect Fear DOES NOT equal respect

DEFINING RESPECT

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WHERE DOES BULLYING OCCUR?

School Home/Community

HOW TO DEFEAT BULLYING

DO… Tell an adult Walk away Avoid the bully if

possible Avoid the things

that trigger bullying

Talk out the issues Show respect

DON’T… Blame yourself Feel ashamed Respond with

violence Try to handle a

potentially dangerous situation alone

REMEMBER…

Bullying is any sort of action that harms you physically, verbally, or psychologically.

Anyone can be a bully, so don’t be afraid to tell someone about it – even if it is a parent or adult.

Bullying occurs because of an overall lack of respect, which can happen anywhere in your community.

If you are feeling bullied, don’t bully back. Try to talk it out with the bully or talk to an adult if you feel you need help.

IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT

Two students will come to the front of the room (one “victim” and one “bully”) to act out a bullying situation.

The “victim” will practice a safe way to approach the “bully,” using the information learned in class.

Switch roles! Every will get a turn, so be prepared!

HOMEWORK

In a few sentences, answer the following questions on a piece of loose leaf to be turned in tomorrow. Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever bullied someone else? Have you ever witnessed someone else being

bullied? How did you respond to each of these

incidents?

SOURCES

Information on bullying provided by Kids Health Official Website

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