Why do teens get bullied? List all the words that come to mind
when you think of the word Bullying
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Why do teens get bullied? A bully will target another teen
because she is trying to fill some unmet need. Some teens may bully
others to feel good about themselves. Being different in any way is
one reason why a teen is bullied
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Being different It is common as a teenager to want to fit into
a group. However, as you become an adult, you will begin to value
being an individual more. Our differences are what make us
interesting. Some people are uncomfortable with differences so they
may choose to become bullies and target teenagers who are
different.
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Reasons for being bullied 1. Being different 2. Weak or unable
to defend yourself 3. Annoying or provoking 4. Depressed, anxious
or insecure with low self-esteem 5. Unable to get along with
others
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Why do teens become bullies? Teens who bully use their POWER to
hurt people. The bullys power does not always mean she is bigger or
stronger. The bully might be popular or smart or the bully may know
a secret about the person being bullied. Bullying is not a healthy
behaviour.
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Why be a bully? To fit with a group To feel superior better
than others Avoid being bullied themselves Bullies are not always
confident and may have low self-esteem
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Effects of Bullying Negative physical, mental & emotional
health Feel fear, helplessness, depression & loneliness Have
low self esteem Miss school or skip school Drop out of school Have
various health problems Have trouble sleeping Inflict
self-harm
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What are the warning signs? Bullying is not always obvious.
Many teens who are bullies or are being bullied do not ask for
help. Those being bullied may try to hide the problem from friends.
They may be afraid or embarrassed to talk about it.
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Warning signs Not all teens whoa re bullied show warning signs.
Look for changes in behaviour If you know someone is in distress or
danger, tell a trusted adult right away. Show the person you care
how would you demonstrate that?
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Take a stand against bullying Tell the bully to leave the
person alone Offer an escape to the person being bullied by saying
a teacher needs to see her Avoid using violence and insults Tell an
adult Ask the person being bullied what you can do to help Spend
time with the person being bullied
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When should I report bullying? The best option is usually to
report bullying behaviour to an adult. Teachers who promote
tolerance among teens can go a long way toward preventing conflict
and bullying at school.
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When to report bullying? Many schools are developing a Zero
tolerance policy A policy that makes NO exceptions for anybody for
any reason, to bullying. Even for bullying or cyberbullying that
takes place outside of school
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When to report bullying? This type of policy provides students
who feel helpless and isolated a way to stop the bullying. Any teen
who is bullied or who has a friend that is being bullied, should
tell a parent or teacher about the bullying. Stopping the bullying
quickly can prevent it from becoming worse.
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When to report bullying? If the bullying becomes violent, it
must be reported immediately. All bullying is WRONG! If you see
another teen being bullied, support that teen. Avoid teens who tend
to bully others. Talk to student services about an anti-bullying
campaign or project at school.
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When to report bullying? Many schools are developing a Zero
tolerance policy A policy that makes NO exceptions for anybody for
any reason, to bullying. Even for bullying or cyberbullying that
takes place outside of school
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Vocabulary Bullying: a type of violence in which one person
uses threats, taunts or violence to intimidate another again and
again. It can be: Physical: hitting, kicking, pushing Verbal:
name-calling, teasing, making threats Psychological: spread
rumours, isolating a person, threat to use force
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Vocabulary Tolerance: the ability to accept other people as
they are Zero tolerance policy: a policy that makes no exceptions
for anybody for any reason, to bullying.