FOCUS: Bullying

Stop the Bully

Use these four steps of action to stop the bully

  1. Ignore
    • Ignore the bully. Do not respond to their actions. Hold back the anger and never get physical.
  2. Walk Away
    • Walk away from the situation quickly. Avoid making contact with the bully.
  3. Say “Stop”
    • Look the bully in the eyes, stand tall, and tell the bully to “please stop.”
  4. Get Help
    • If the bully won’t stop, tell an adult. Talk to a teacher, family, of friends. Let someone know you are being bullied

What is a Bully?

Bullies…

  • Come in all sizes.
  • Can be a boy or girl.
  • Thrive on power.
  • Are mean to others.
  • Control their victims.
  • Are selfish.
  • Hurth others
  • Want things their way.
  • Are aggressive.

Types of Bullying

There are three major ways a person can bully.

  1. Physical Bullying:
    • Pushing
    • Kicking Hitting
    • Pinching
    • Breaking Stuff
  2. Verbal Bullying:
    • Teasing
    • Name Calling
    • Insults
    • Threats
  3. Emotional Bullying:
    • Exclusion
    • Tormenting
    • Rumors
    • Humiliation

Anti-Bullying Pledge

I promise not to be mean or pick on others. I will treat my friends and classmates with respect and stick up for them if they are being bullied. Sticking up for someone is the right thing to do.