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Anti-Bullying

Conflict
  • Disagreement or argument in which both sides express their views.
  • Equal power between those involved.
  • Generally, they stop and change their behavior when they recognize it is hurting someone.
 
Bullying
  • The goal is to hurt, harm, or humiliate.
  • Personal bullying has more power - ( "Power" can mean the person bullying is older, bigger, stronger, or more popular)
  • Continuing behavior when they realize it is hurting someone.

Students can help.

Bullying doesn't affect just those who are bullied and those who bully. It has a huge impact on those who see the behavior! The group of kids who witness bullying is really important. This group may not be getting bullied, they may not be bullying, but their reaction can make a big difference. Think about it: Have you ever seen a group watching a fight? There are some who look, then walk away; there are others who watch and say nothing; and there are those who cheer it on. How this group responds can really impact the situation. Learn what you can do so that you have a positive influence!

How do many teens define bullying?
"WHEN SOMEONE TRIES TO MAKE YOU FEEL LESS ABOUT WHO YOU ARE AS A PERSON, AND YOU AREN'T ABLE TO MAKE IT STOP."
 
Mind your own business.
Have you ever thought, "It's none of my business - I should just ignore it and walk away?"
Put yourself in the other person's place. If you were being pushed around, laughed at, gossiped about, made fun of, or ignored on purpose, wouldn't you want someone to be there for you? Know that when someone is hurting, especially emotionally, your support as a peer is incredibly meaningful!
 
What is Tattling?
Done to get someone in trouble.
 
What is telling?
Done to protect yourself or another student from getting hurt.