1. Arkansas State University
Bullying
By: Geena Hooper
Arkansas State University

2. What is Bullying?
Bullying is to use superior strength or influence to intimidate someone. Typically to force him or her to do what one wants.

3. Types Of Bullying Physical Bullying Verbal Bullying
Hitting/kicking/pinching
Splitting
Tripping/pushing
Taking or breaking someone’s things
Making mean or rude hand gestures
Verbal Bullying
Teasing
Name-Calling
Inappropriate sexual comments
Taunting
Threatening to cause harm

4. Where does Bullying take place?
School building
Playground
On the bus
Youth’s neighborhood
On the internet

5. What is Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is using any kind of technology to hurt or harm someone else
This includes
Sending mean text messages
Posting untrue or unkind statements
Sending or posting pictures that are not yours to share to embarrass someone
Making negative comments about someone with the purpose to hurt their feelings

6. The Impact of Bullying Education Health Safety
Higher rates of absences
Lower grades
Higher dropout rates
Health
Increased fear or anxiety
Low-self esteem
Depression
Safety
Increased aggression
Self harm and suicidal ideation
Fear of other students
Retaliation

7. Why Boys get Bullied vs Why Girls Get Bullied
Being too good at a sport or is too smart
Being shy or introverted
Have few or no friends
Girls
Being overweight or too skinny
Having low self-esteem
Being new to a school
Going through puberty earlier or sooner than others
Having an illness or disability

8. Signs that your Child/Student is being Bullied
Unexplained physical marks such as bruises, cuts and scrapes
Doesn’t want to go to school or be around peers
Change in eating habits
Suddenly has fewer friends, and doesn’t want to hang out with the “regular” group
Appears to be angry, depressed, anxious, sad, and moody for no known reason, and comes out of no where
Afraid to be left alone; suddenly clingy

9. What Can a Parent Do?
Learn the warning signs and recognize when your child is being bullied
Contact the school officials and counselors if you think your child is being bullied
Talk to your child about cyberbullying
Find resources to help with your situation online

10. NEVER not Do Anything
If you think a child is being bullied, talk to that person and ask if you can do anything.
Never turn the other cheek and think that it’s not your problem
You never know what that child is going through mentally, so try and help in any way possibly

11. What Can a Teacher Do?
Know the signs of what it looks like for a child to be bullied
Pay close attention to your students
If you think a student is getting bullied, don’t wait till you see the physical evidence– ACT IMMEDIATELY
Talk to your students about bullying and why it is not okay!

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