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ALL ABOUT BULLYING “Better Than” is the force behind bullying. e inherent insecurity of adolescence leads to an environment where teens offset their self-doubt by trying to establish (sometimes by violent means) that they’re superior to others. What is a Bully? Someone who repeatedly and intentionally uses words or actions to cause harm in a one-sided conflict. Hitting, kicking, pushing, etc. Making threats Excluding someone Verbal insults or gossip Stealing or damaging possessions Cyberbullying (online harassment) Possible Signs of Bullying Unexplained injuries Lost or destroyed possessions Headaches or stomachaches, feeling sick or faking it Suddenly skipping meals or binge eating Difficulty sleeping or nightmares Declining grades or trying to avoid school Loss of friends or skipping social events Helplessness or decreased self-esteem Self-harming or talking about suicide Adapted from www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html, accessed 2 Dec. 2014. Strategies for Students 1. Tell the bully to stop. e bully may not realize she’s hurting your feelings. Firmly tell her that you don’t like what she’s doing and she needs to stop. 2. Ignore insults and walk away. If you can, physically remove yourself from the situation. Nothing good will come out of remaining in the bully’s presence. 3. Tell an adult. Getting adult help is not tattling. It’s protecting yourself from an emotionally or physically dangerous situation. 4. Hang out with your real friends. Bullies oſten pick on students who are alone. Protect yourself by finding people who genuinely care about you—and who prove it by never being bullies.

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Page 1: ALL ABOUT BULLYING - Drama by George fileALL ABOUT BULLYING “Better Than” is the force behind bullying. The inherent insecurity of adolescence leads to an environment where teens

ALL ABOUT BULLYING“Better Than” is the force behind bullying.The inherent insecurity of adolescence leads to an environment where teens offset their self-doubt by trying to establish (sometimes by violent means) that they’re superior to others.

What is a Bully?Someone who repeatedly and intentionally uses words or actions to cause harm in a one-sided conflict.• Hitting, kicking, pushing, etc.• Making threats• Excluding someone• Verbal insults or gossip• Stealing or damaging possessions• Cyberbullying (online harassment)

Possible Signs of Bullying• Unexplained injuries• Lost or destroyed possessions• Headaches or stomachaches, feeling sick or faking it• Suddenly skipping meals or binge eating• Difficulty sleeping or nightmares• Declining grades or trying to avoid school• Loss of friends or skipping social events• Helplessness or decreased self-esteem• Self-harming or talking about suicideAdapted from www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html, accessed 2 Dec. 2014.

Strategies for Students1. Tell the bully to stop. The bully may not realize she’s hurting your feelings. Firmly tell her that you don’t like what

she’s doing and she needs to stop.2. Ignore insults and walk away. If you can, physically remove yourself from the situation. Nothing good will come

out of remaining in the bully’s presence.3. Tell an adult. Getting adult help is not tattling. It’s protecting yourself from an emotionally or physically

dangerous situation.4. Hang out with your real friends. Bullies often pick on students who are alone. Protect yourself by finding people

who genuinely care about you—and who prove it by never being bullies.

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© 2016 Drama by George LLC. Permission granted to reproduce this page for educational use only within organizations which have hosted a presentation of Stop Bullies for Parents during the current academic year.

Recommended Resources• www.stopbullying.gov• www.operationparent.org

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO1. Help your teen develop Mean-People Coping Skills.

Make it okay for your teen to tell you anything. Guide them in developing their own strategies to resist bullies, but don’t be afraid to step in if necessary.

2. Listen and be ready to help.Document incidents of bullying when they happen. Be your teen’s advocate with the school.

3. Teach your teen empathy for others.Teach your kids empathy for hurting people. Remember that each child is an individual who will mature at his own rate.

4. Love your teen unconditionally.Be on your teen’s side, even if there isn’t much else you can do. Consider supportive services if she needs extra help.

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