Stop Bullying Now
"It Isn't Big to Make Others Feel Small" - Anonymous
What is Bullying?
The Stop Bullying website defines bullying as "unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance." There are three main types of bullying: verbal, social, and physical bullying. Verbal bullying consists of teasing, name-calling, and threats. Social bullying is when someone is left out, someone causes deliberate embarrassment, and spreading rumors. Physical bullying is intentional harm to someone, breaking their personal property, or making mean or rude hand gestures. While it seems like these issues could be exaggerated, this has been a problem for some time, mostly occurring in schools. From young children to teens, bullying can happen anywhere at anytime. But, there's something you can do about it! Read below to find out!
Speak Up!
Don't be afraid to stand up to someone in a bullying situation. If you don't feel comfortable doing that, tell an adult. This shows that you're trying to help the situation instead of joining it.
Be More Than a Bystander!
Bullying causes the victim to become upset and lonely. If you see someone being bullied, trying reassuring them and including them in your group. This will make them feel like someone cares and that they're wanted.
Get Involved!
Find out when and where bullying happens at your school. Talk to your teacher or administrator about ways to prevent bullying. You can even create posters or flyers to put around your school that promotes the prevention of bullying.
It's Time to End Bullying!
It's Time to Make a Change!
No one deserves to get hurt and people should be treating each other with respect. If everyone starts small, we'll be able to stop bullying altogether!
Sources
www.richlymiddleclass.com, www.stopbullying.gov, http://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/bullying/, https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bullying.html, https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Bullying-Its-Not-Ok.aspx, https://www.speechbuddy.com, http://www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org/bullying/