What do you know about Bullying?
Nearly 1/3 of American teens are
involved in bullying. T or F
T. In a recent survey, 13 percent admit to bullying,
11 percent admit to being bullied, and 6 percent have
been bullied and also bully others.
Less than 10 percent of American teens
admit to bullying others. T or F
False. 13% admit to bullying.
Students who are bullied in school are usually
attentive students with good attendance. T or F
F. Students targeted by bullies sometimes avoid
school or have trouble concentrating. They can
also develop personality disorders like depression and anxiety.
Most students who bully are insecure. t or f
F. Studies show that most bullies have
confidence and high self-esteem.
Contrary to stereotypes, male bullies are not usually
bigger and physiclly stronger than their peers. T or F
F. Male bullies are usually bigger and
stronger than their victims.
Students who witness bullying often refuse to remain
friends with the victim and feel guilty for not reporting the incident. T or F.
T. Witnessing an act of bullying has negative
consequences even if you are not directly involved.
Bullies have trouble making friends. T or F
F. bullies seem to make friends easily,
particularly with other students who are
aggressive and may join them in bullying.
Bullies do poorly in school compared to
others who do not bully. T or F.
T. The problem behaviors associated with bullying include impulsiveness, disliking school and getting in trouble often.
Most bullies discontinue violent or aggressive
behavior in adulthood. T or F.
F. 60 percent of bullies have at least one criminal
conviction because the behavior carries over into adulthood.
If you are be bullied it's best to handle it alone. T or F.
F. Putting an end to bullying requires a commitment from everyone in a school, including teachers, custodians, students, administrators, cafeteria workers an crossing guards.
Definition of BullyinG
Bullying includes a wide variety of behaviors, but all involve a person or a group repeatedly trying to harm someone who is weaker or more vulnerable. It can involve direct attacks (such as hitting, threatening or intimidating, maliciously teasing and taunting, name-calling, making sexual remarks, and stealing or damaging belongings) or more subtle, indirect attacks (such as spreading rumors or encouraging others to reject or exclude someone)
Types of Bullying
What are the roles in the bullying cycle?
Affects of Bullying
What can you do?
If you are being bullied...
- Reach Out
- Be cool in the moment
- Change the School Culture
If you witness bullying...
If you are a bully...
- Make a commitment to change
- Focus on Empathy and responsibility
- Change your behavior
The future of bullying at
South Middle School
- Only you can stop the bullying behavior cycle
- "chill Out"--a signal to say What you are doing is not cool, and if the behavior continues, we will ask an adult for help!