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The
bullies themselves often exhibit more violent behavior
as an adult than others and many end up in jail
or prison. Many do poorly in school and are not
successful in careers or relationships as an adult.
Who are the bullies?
Boys and girls both can be bullies. Male bullies
tend to be physically larger and stronger than their
victims. Many bullies are self-confident with high
self-esteem, while others are insecure on the inside.
Both types have a need to dominate their targets
and have little empathy for others.
What
to do if you are being bullied?
» Tell an adult, such as a parent, teacher,
or principal. Do not let the bully get away with
his/her behavior by remaining quite.
» Try to remain with a group of others
when walking home from school or to class.
» Ignore the bully – walk away
with confidence and your head high
» Instead of reacting with anger, tell
the bully that his/her behavior is unacceptable
– do not let the bully know that he/she has
upset you
What
to do if someone else is being bullied?
» Refuse to join in with the bully
» Draw attention away from the victim
» If the victim is in physical danger,
immediately get help from an adult
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Bullying
Bullying is a serious problem which can lead to
life-threatening violence. Bullying can be physical,
verbal, or nonverbal and creates an unhealthy atmosphere
for everyone. Report all bullying incidents to a
teacher, a parent, a law enforcement officer, or
other adult.
What
is bullying?
Bullying is when an individual or group repeatedly
picks on someone who is weaker or more vulnerable
in terms of physical strength or social standing.
It can be direct attacks such as hitting or name
calling, or indirect attacks such as spreading rumors
or exclusion.
Who
does bullying affect?
Children that are bullied suffer from stress which
can affect their school performance, concentration,
self esteem and/or cause depression. They may also
consider suicide.
Children who witness bullying may feel guilty for
not helping or reporting the incident.
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