About Bullying
What Is Bullying?
Bullying is when someone keeps doing or saying things to have power over another person.Some of the ways they bully other people are by: calling them names, saying or writing nasty things about them, leaving them out of activities, not talking to them, threatening them, making them feel uncomfortable or scared, taking or damaging their things, hitting or kicking them, or making them do things they don’t want to do. Have any of these things happened to you? Have you done any of these things to someone else? Really, bullying is wrong behavior which makes the person being bullied feel afraid or uncomfortable.
Why are some young people bullied?
Some young people are bullied for no particular reason, but sometimes it’s because they are different in some way - perhaps it’s the color of their skin, the way they talk, their size or their name. Sometimes young people are bullied because they look like they won’t stand up for themselves.
Why do some people bully?
There are a lot of reasons why some people bully. They may see it as a way of being popular, or making themselves look tough and in charge. Some bullies do it to get attention or things, or to make other people afraid of them. Others might be jealous of the person they are bullying. They may be being bullied themselves. Some bullies may not even understand how wrong their behavior is and how it makes the person being bullied feel.
What are the effects of being the victim of bullying?
When people are bullied, they can be affected emotionally and this could cause many problems for them in the future. People who are bullied repeatedly tend to be shyer, have lowered self-esteem, not want to make new relationships with new people, not able to focus in school, skip classes, or even drop out of school to avoid bullying. In very extreme cases the person may have thoughts of suicide and try to kill himself or herself.
What can the victim do?
If you see bullying in your school, your home, or anywhere, talk to an older person you trust. Remember, there is a difference between “tattling” and “telling”. Tattling is when a student tries to get someone in trouble. Telling is when a student tries to keep someone from getting hurt. If you are the one who is being bullied, know that you don’t have to stand for it and you can get help. Talk to an adult or a friend that you know you can trust. If your bully is in a class that you really like, you don’t have to switch out. Just as you don’t deserve to be bullied, you don’t deserve to have to leave your classes because someone is bothering you. That person should have to leave the class. You aren’t the one at fault, they are.
Are You a Bully?
Have you ever bullied someone else? Think about why you did it and how you were feeling at the time. If you are sometimes a bully, try to find other ways to make yourself feel good. Most bullies aren’t liked, even if it starts out that way. Remember, it’s best to treat others the way you would like to be treated.
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