BULLYING: ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

“Stop Bullying Now.” Stop Bullying Now 09 Blog. Web. 8 Nov. 2009.

What Is Bullying?

Bullying is an attempt by one person—or sometimes a group of people—to take control or have power over an individual by harassing, threatening, hitting, or intimidating.

Bullying is not “horseplay.” Usually, the bullying occurs over an extended period of time, and the threats and violence escalate with each incident (Hymel). 

"Bullying." Bullying Prevention Program. Web. 8 Nov 2009. 

 Myths & Facts about Bullying

Myth: Bullies are loners with no friends. Fact: Many times, bullies hang out with a particular group

who may help them in their bullying activities. Myth: Bullies suffer from low self-esteem. Fact: Bullies are sometimes motivated by arrogance and a

sense of entitlement. Myth: Bullying victims often become bullies, too. Fact: Most victims are embarrassed by the situation and

choose to suffer in silence. Many bullying victims become quiet and withdrawn.

Myth: Most incidents occur in secret. Fact: Many bullying incidents occur in public places, such

as crowded school hallways (Graham).

 How Do I Know if Someone Is Being Bullied?

The individual may exhibit some, or many of the following behaviors:

“Loses” personal items or money on a regular basis

Experiences frequent injuries or damage to clothes and/or property

Avoids particular people or places Prefers to be alone or shies away from

groups Suffers from insufficient sleep, or may

sleep excessively Talks about being afraid to go places,

or of seeing specific people (Cedano).

"Bullying Can Be a Big Problem for Children at School." My Advice if You're Being Bullied. Web. 8 Nov 2009. 

What Can I Do if I’m Being Bullied? 

1. Tell your parents, teacher, counselor, or school resource officer. This is probably the most important step you can take in stopping a bully.

2. Don’t fight back, and don’t try to bully the bully.

3. Try not to get angry or act afraid. Calmly tell the person to stop, then walk away.

4. Try to avoid situations where bullying may occur: Stay away from isolated places, Walk with friends, Don’t care money or valuables (“What”).

Need More Information?

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center: http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/topics/

bullying.asp National School Safety Center:

http://www.schoolsafety.us/Bullying-p-26.html

“Where You Are Not Alone”:http://www.bullying.org

 

"Anti-bullying." Madeley High School. Web. 8 Nov 2009.  

Works Cited

Cedano, Linda A., and Maurice J. Elias. "Is My Child Bullied? Possible Warning Signs." Education.com. 2009. Education.com, Web. 8 Nov 2009.

Graham, Sandra. "Myths and Facts about Bullies and Victims." Education.com. 2009. Education.com, Web. 8 Nov 2009.

Hymel, Shelly, and Sue Swearer. "What Is Bullying?." Education.com. 2009. Education.com, Web. 8 Nov 2009.

"What Should I Do if I'm Bullied?" Stop Bullying Now. 2009. US Health Resources and Services Administration, Web. 8 Nov 2009. <http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/tips-for-kids.aspx>.