Bullying Defined:
-Willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; or
-Intentionally exhibiting a display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or
-Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass or intimidate that: causes substantial physical harm or bodily harm capable of being perceived by a person other than the victim, has the effect of substantially interfering with the victim student's education; is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidation or threatening educational environment; or has the effect to substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
*Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.
Strategies to Handle a Bully:
What Children Can Do:
What Students Can Do if they see other kids being bullied (How to be a Super Bystander):
1. Talk to an adult who can help, like a counselor, teacher, parent.
2. Stand up for kids who are bullied if they feel comfortable doing so.
3. Invite kids who are bullied to play with them somewhere else.
4. Comfort kids who are bullied and tell them they don't deserve to be treated like that.
5. Be their friend.
6. If it's hard for you to speak up on your own, ask for a friend to do it with you.
7. Let the other kids know you don't l like what you hear or see and turn around and walk away.
How Parents Can Help:
1. See that your child is grounded in assertive behavior.
2. Model good relationships at home.
3. Shut off or Monitor the TV: a lot of TV programming highlights the idea that aggression is the way with handle conflicts.
4. Role play different scenarios at home and help your child come up with strategies that will be helpful to them.
Helpful Websites & Articles:
www.Stopbullying.gov
www.Pacerkidsagaintbullying.org
www.kidshealth.org
http://www.kellybear.com/TeacherArticles/TeacherTip74.html
-Willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; or
-Intentionally exhibiting a display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or
-Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass or intimidate that: causes substantial physical harm or bodily harm capable of being perceived by a person other than the victim, has the effect of substantially interfering with the victim student's education; is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidation or threatening educational environment; or has the effect to substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
*Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.
Strategies to Handle a Bully:
What Children Can Do:
- Always be sure to report bullying to a trusted adult.
- Try to not let a bully see that you are scared or upset-show no reaction.
- Be assertive and practice sticking up for yourself and build confidence.
- Stay with friends and avoid places where the bully will be.
- Other strategies: agreeing ,using humor, or changing the subject.
- Understand that reporting bullying is NOT tattling.
What Students Can Do if they see other kids being bullied (How to be a Super Bystander):
1. Talk to an adult who can help, like a counselor, teacher, parent.
2. Stand up for kids who are bullied if they feel comfortable doing so.
3. Invite kids who are bullied to play with them somewhere else.
4. Comfort kids who are bullied and tell them they don't deserve to be treated like that.
5. Be their friend.
6. If it's hard for you to speak up on your own, ask for a friend to do it with you.
7. Let the other kids know you don't l like what you hear or see and turn around and walk away.
How Parents Can Help:
1. See that your child is grounded in assertive behavior.
2. Model good relationships at home.
3. Shut off or Monitor the TV: a lot of TV programming highlights the idea that aggression is the way with handle conflicts.
4. Role play different scenarios at home and help your child come up with strategies that will be helpful to them.
Helpful Websites & Articles:
www.Stopbullying.gov
www.Pacerkidsagaintbullying.org
www.kidshealth.org
http://www.kellybear.com/TeacherArticles/TeacherTip74.html