Bullying is just another name for harrassment. Both girls and boys can be bullies. Bullying can be physical, but often it is verbal in the form of threats, intimidation, teasing or talking about someone else. One out of every 7 children report a bullying incident! Most children can handle it by themselves when it is mild, but all children need help when it is severe. Victims often feel insecure - maybe I really am fat or stupid.... Often, they do not speak up and let anyone know. We need to remind children that it is not their fault and the bully is doing something very wrong and disrespectful.

You Can Overcome Bullying

Tell someone - a friend, a parent, a teacher. Walk away Try not to be alone in the places the bully finds you Write it down and then report the incident to an adult. A student can tell his parents first and ask them to call the school. Sometimes, a child will ask a parent not to call the school because they are afraid of retaliation. It is our job to make the school a safe and respectful environment. Bullies need to learn other behaviors. There are lots of things the school can do, but we can't take action unless we know what is happening.