Bullying

Bullying snowball

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Bullying: The Definition

Bullying is verbal, physical or psychological abuse or teasing accompanied by real or perceived imbalance of power.

it is repeated, deliberate, unwanted

Research indicates that bullying negatively affects the school environment and affects a students ability to learn.

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Questions

What is an example of verbal abuse?

What is an example of physical abuse?

What is an example of psychologicalabuse?

Types of bullying

Direct: Usually physical Pushing, shoving, hitting attacking

Most done by males

Indirect

Usually verbal Name-calling, taunting, teasing, spreading rumors,

gossip Most done by females

Hazing

Ritual done by group in order to belongWhat are groups who could be associated

with hazing?What are type of thingsSomeone might have to doTo belong to a group?

Cyberbullying

Bullying that occurs on the internet, mobile phones and other electronic technology Posting pictures, messages, using someone else’s

name or account to spread rumors

FACEBOOK

What are the best features of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook? What we like

What are some of the problems teens can encounter on social networking sites?

Bully Characteristics

Bullies want POWER-find pleasure in dominating others

Bullies believe it is ok to bully othersWant to see a reaction from victimsVictim is usually someone who has a limited

social networkBullies often come from homes in which

physical violence is used, may have been bullied themselves

Effects on victim

Physical Injuries, physical illness

Social

Loss of friendsLoss of trust

Emotional

Feel aloneHelplessFearStressSelf Esteem Issues

Academic

Drop in attendanceSkip SchoolDrop is grades

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Bullying: The Effects

Bullying can be attributed to: Fear Loss of self Anger Hurt School absences Dropping out of school• Research indicates that students that have experiencedverbal threats and physical aggression carried out two-

thirds ofschool shootings!•Would you want to be responsible?

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Bullying: The Effects

Bully can impact the life of a victimlong into their adulthood Bullying can be as devastating asother trauma. Such as: Physical abuse Sexual abuse

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Bullying: the issues

Boys More likely to admit bullying Bullied boys and girls When bullying girls, will often usedemeaning comments aboutappearance and sexual commentsGirls Tend to bully other girls Use demeaning comments orinsults and name calling

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Bullying: The Locations

Students reveal thatbullying occurs On the bus In the hallway In the cafeteria In the bathrooms orlocker rooms On the playground oroutside the school. Where is a student safe?

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Bullying: The Reasons

Students report the mostcommon reasons for bullyingare: Being overweight Not dressing “right” Perceiving someone as “gay” Looking “different” Acting “weird”

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Bullying: Student Reaction

Most common strategies Walking away Saying something mean back Hitting back Telling the bully to stop (notice no mention of tellingan adult!) More boys used physicalviolence and more girlswere empathetic to victimsof bullying.

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Bullying: The Adult Response

Students state that they don’t feel adultscan protect them from bullies. Students want adults to notice and bemore aware of the areas and differenttypes of bullying. Don’t ignore it! Students felt that adults do not takebullying seriously enough and they donot intervene often enough. What do you think?

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Bullying: Why do they do it?

Bullies tend to be victims themselves. They are hurt They are insecure They want to feel “in control” They want to be popular or “cool” in the

eyes ofother kids.

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Bullying video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNumIY9D7uY

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Communication

Aggressive : being overly forceful, pushy, or hostile.

“No! You can’t copy my homework. You’re a loser!”Passive: unwilling/unable to express feelings in a

direct or firm manner. “I guess you can copy, but please don’t say

anything.”Assertive: (most effective) clearly & respectfully.

“Sorry. I am not comfortable allowing you to copy my work.”

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Communication

Create your own statements.Assertive, Passive, Aggressive.Use any situation: Home, school, athletic

field….