Bullying II

February 2010

A bully is someone who is mean and makes you feel bad about yourself. Pushing, shoving, name-calling and purposely being left out of group activities is not ok. Here area few things to remember if you come across a bully.

• Be confident – When you are afraid of another person, it is hard to act brave, but acting brave sometimes is enough to stop a bully.
• Walk away – Leave the situation if you are being bullied.
• Get help – No one likes to tell on someone else, but if you feel hurt or threatened an adult can help you.
• Do not use violence – Though it is normal to feel angry when bullied, striking out physically or with words will only make the problem worse.
• Keep safe – Try to surround yourself with friends and remain in a group, never alone.
• Help others – If you see someone else that is being bullied, report the bully to a teacher.
• Respect others – Treat others how you want to be treated.
• Know that it is not your fault – A bully may not have a specific reason for targeting you, but you did not cause it.