Bullying Among Children & Youth By School Counselor World Some Information Collected from Stop Bullying Now and Kathy Strange!

What is a bully? A bully is someone who……. Pushes people around, verbally and physically Threatens others. Has a bad temper—and often a bad mouth. Brags loudly and often about his/her strengths.

What is a bully? A bully is someone who……. Is extremely negative. Also has a very poor self-concept. As a result, becomes aggressive with other people at the first hint of trouble. A close look will reveal that this student always thinks others are trying to “put down” or take advantage of him/her. Usually repeats aggression over and over.

What is a bully? A bully is someone who……. Uses physical aggression but, generally, only outside the classroom, makes verbal threats about what he/she will do after leaving the classroom. Is generally either a loner with few friends, or a gang leader. Degrades others and humiliates others in public view.

What is a bully? A bully is someone who……. Is generally either a loner with few friends, or a gang leader. Those who join gangs identify with the bully in order to intimidate others. Regardless, the bully usually has a genuine reputation for being a fighter. Responds to interactions with others negatively.

What is a bully? A bully is someone who……. Looks for trouble. Parents may promote fighting. Talks back.

Direct Bullying Hitting, kicking, shoving, spitting…. Teasing, verbal harassment (name calling….) Threatening others, fighting

Indirect Bullying Spreading rumors about someone else. Getting another person to bully someone for you. Deliberately excluding someone from a group or activity. Cyber-bullying

Common locations: On the Playground In the Lunchroom In the halls In the bathroom And even in the classroom!

How does this affect my classmates and me? Many students are frightened. Some think it’s funny when they experience the immature behavior of a bully. A climate of fear exists in the classroom. Rights of others are restricted. Confrontations take place.

How does this affect my classmates and me? 6. A bad example is set. Others see problems being dealt with by violence. 7. School time is wasted. 8. Many students wish they had the nerve to act the very same way because power gives them a great deal of attention. 9. Students that are bullied usually become highly emotional and upset. They may even be afraid to come to school.

How does this affect my classmates and me? 10. Physically weak students may follow the bully for protection—from this bully or other bullies. 11. A bullying experience in class immediately stops the learning process. 12. Negative atmosphere is created. 13. Students may stop eating because they become nervous.

In a bullying situation: There are 3 people involved: The Bully The Person Being Bullied The Bystander If you are the bystander what do you do when you see someone being bullied?

What can YOU do to help? You are your only VOICE!!! TELL the teacher if you are being bullied or you know of someone that is being bullied. This is not tattling! If your teacher does not listen, keep telling until someone hears you and helps. The bully needs to know that what is being done is wrong!

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