Bullying

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By: Kim NovalickBullying

What is bullying?Repetitive aggressive or forceful behavior that helps gain dominance over another person

Child Being BulliedPhysical appearance:Torn clothingDamaged belongingsMarks on body from fighting:Cuts, bruises, or scratchesLoses interest in academicsLoss of appetiteGets angry easilyDoesnt sympathize towards other childrenWants to be in charge of other childrenWhat are the signs?The BullyVerbalsaying or writing mean things towards someoneSocialhurting someones relationships and reputationPhysicalhurting someones body or their personal belongingsTypesTeasingmaking fun of someone by harassing, embarrassing, or humiliating themName-callingusing offensive names to insult someoneInappropriate sexual commentsThreateningVerbal BullyingExcluding someone on purposeTelling others not to like that personMaking up false things about a personEmbarrassing someone in front of othersSocial BullyingCausing pain to someones body by:HittingPushingKickingSpittingDamaging someone elses belongingsPhysical BullyingChild Being BulliedDepressionAnxietyLow self-esteemDecrease in academicsSuicidal thoughtsSadLonelyAlcohol and substance abuse at early ageAbusive to loved ones later in lifeEffectsThe BullyWho plays a role?StudentsTeachersParents and GuardiansWhen Witnessing Bullying

Assistdont start the bullying, but join in once its startedReinforcenot directly involved but encourages the bullying by laughingOutsidersee the bullying happening but doesnt contribute or defend to itDefenderstep in a defend the child. Also offers support and comfort to the child being bulliedStudentTalk about bullyingTake immediate actionCreate an anonymous survey to assess bullying in schoolEncourage children to stay activeBe a good role modelTeacherTalk with your children frequentlyMake sure your child understands bullyingBe a good role modelExplain anti-bullying habitsParents and GuardiansStay away from bulliesTell someoneAvoid bad situationsMake friendsProject confidenceSTAMP out bullying

Cartoon Network wants everyone to take the pledge to never be a bully. You can visit this website to take the pledge yourself!

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/promos/stopbullying/speakup/index.html TAKE THE PLEDGEhttp://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/definition/ http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/facts/ http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/effects/ http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/roles-kids-play/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullying http://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/bullying_warning_signs.page http://www.edutopia.org/blog/bullying-prevention-tips-teachers-parents-anne-obrien http://www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/at-school/assess-bullying/index.html http://www.stampoutbullying.co.uk/ Resources