All About Bullying
Adapted from: The Puzzle Piece
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TRUE OR FALSE:
There are 3 things that define
an incident as “bullying.”
TRUE!
1. One-sided/imbalance of power
2. Intentional & repeated over time
3. Causes fear & anxiety
A behavior that occurs over and over again,
sometimes in the same place or at the same time,
is called ___________,
and is a factor in bullying.
repeated
a) Harmful
b) Repeated
c) Intentional
b) Repeated
*Harmful behavior that is intentional
(on purpose) is also a factor in bullying.
This factor of bullying is present when,
during an incident, one person doesn’t
want to participate.
One-sided/Imbalance of power
A student who doesn’t want to ride the bus to
and from school anymore because of another
student may be feeling this effect of bullying.
Fear & anxiety
Your physical size, age, ability, grade, popularity,
how much money you have, and intellect are all
examples of this, which is usually present in a
bullying situation.
Differences: Imbalance of power
*People who bully use their power to
control or harm others
Hitting, kicking, tripping, pushing, slapping, or
spitting on someone are all examples of this type
of bullying.
Physical bullying
*Other examples of physical bullying
include breaking someone’s things and
making mean or rude gestures
TRUE OR FALSE:
The only type of bullying is when someone
physically hurts another person.
FALSE!
There are many types of bullying, and
some may cause more damage to a
person than physical bullying.
This type of bullying occurs when someone is left
out on purpose, someone spreads rumors about
another person, or someone tells others not to be
friends with another person.
Social bullying
*Social bullying is also called relational bullying.
It affects a person’s relationships with others.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Cyberbullying is part of social bullying.
TRUE!
Cyberbullying happens when someone
sends or posts hurtful things about
someone using an online device such
as a tablet or cell phone.
Teasing, name-calling, taunting, and threatening
are all types of:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Physical bullying
Verbal bullying
Cyber bullying
That is not bullying
b) Verbal bullying
TRUE OR FALSE:
You don’t need to report bullying.
That’s a big FALSE!
You should always report bullying to an adult you
trust. Our #1 priority is to keep you safe.
TRUE OR FALSE:
When you report bullying, you are a “snitch” or a
“tattle-tale.”
FALSE!
Reporting behavior that threatens the safety of
other students is never tattling, even if you are
reporting a friend’s behavior.
Your teacher, the counselor, the principal, and the nurse
trusted adults in your school to whom you
are all ______________
can report bullying or talk about concerns you have
about other students.
Trusted adults
*We can only help solve the
problem if we know about it!
Before you report bullying, you should think about
the 3 things that qualify an incident as bullying.
One-sided/imbalance of power is one of those
factors. What are the other two?
1. Intentional & repeated over time
2. Causes fear & anxiety
*If all 3 factors are present in the situation, it is
bullying and you should report it to an adult
you trust.
School officials (principal or counselor) conduct this
when you report that another student is bullying you or
someone else.
An investigation
1.
2.
2.
The principal or counselor will interview the target
(victim), witnesses, and students accused of bullying.
The principal will take appropriate actions or issue
consequences.
The principal will Inform parents of all students
involved in the incident.
When responding to someone who is bullying you,
you should:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Do the same thing back
Let the person keep doing it
Complain to your friends about it
None of the above
d) None of the above
*When responding to bullying behavior, you
want to stay calm, in control of yourself,
and be confident.
TRUE OR FALSE
If you choose to engage in negative behavior with
a student who is bullying you, you won’t get in
trouble because you are just defending yourself.
FALSE!
In most cases, there is a lot of back-and-forth,
and not one person is responsible for the
problem caused. Conflicts can be resolved
without physical or verbal aggression.
When responding to someone who is bullying you,
you might:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Say, “Please stop” in a firm voice
Stick with friends who support you
Seek adult help, if needed
All of the above
d) All of the above
Show confidence and believe in yourself and
your worth!
This is the belief in yourself and your abilities.
Having it often helps stop bullying.
Confidence
This strategy, in which you tell yourself positive
things about yourself, is helpful in responding to
verbal bullying, such as teasing or name-calling.
It will help build your self-confidence.
Positive Self-Talk
If you see someone being bullied, you should:
a) Watch and laugh at the bullying
b) Encourage the student being bullied to walk
away
c) Join in and bully the student, too
d) Get help from an adult
e) Both b & d
e) Both b & d
This is a person who is not being bullied, but
watches someone else get bullied.
Bystander
TRUE OR FALSE:
You’re not part of the problem if you’re just
watching.
FALSE!
Not taking action to stop the bullying or report it
makes you part of the problem.
TRUE OR FALSE:
One of the best things you can do for a student
being bullied is be his/her friend.
TRUE!
Bullying makes students feel unwanted and
disliked. Caring about and including them help
counter the actions of the bully. Plus, it might
also help stop the bullying.
As a bystander, you can:
a) Safely help the victim/target
b) Get help from an adult
c) Set a good example of respectful and caring
behavior towards others
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
This occurs when one or more people disagree or
argue about differing ideas or needs.
Conflict
TRUE OR FALSE:
It is easy to solve problems when you’re upset.
That’s usually when you come up with the best
ideas.
FALSE!
Just like you wait for a hot pan to cool down
before you touch it, people need to cool down
before solving a conflict effectively.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Listening to how others feel is just as important
as sharing how you feel.
TRUE!
When we engage in active listening, we listen to
the other person without interrupting and make a
comment or ask a question about what the
person said when he/she is finished talking.
Counting to 10, taking deep breaths, listening to
music, thinking of a peaceful place, and using
positive self-talk are all examples of this.
Cooling down
A win-win solution occurs when:
a)
b)
c)
d)
One person gets what he/she wants
Both people get something they each want
Both people are satisfied
Both b & c
d) Both b & c