THE BULLY DOZER CLUB

 

WHAT IS BULLYING?


A lot of young people have a good idea of what bullying is because they see it every day! Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose and the person being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself. Usually, bullying happens over and over.

Bullying is:

  • Punching, shoving, and other acts that hurt people physically
  • Spreading bad rumors about people
  • Keeping certain people out of a "group"
  • Teasing people in a mean way
  • Getting certain people to "gang up" on others Bullying also can happen online.
  • Cyber bullying is when children or teens bully each other using the Internet, mobile phones or other cyber technology. This can include: Sending mean text, email, or instant messages
  • Posting nasty pictures or messages about others in blogs or on Web sites
  • Using someone's user name to spread rumors or lies about someone

  • Why Do Kids Bully?


  • There are all kinds of reasons why young people bully others, either occasionally or often. Do any of these sound familiar to you?

  • Because I see others doing it
  • Because it's what you do if you want to hang out with the right crowd
  • Because it makes me feel, stronger, smarter, or better than the person I'm bullying
  • Because it's one of the best ways to keep others from bullying me
Whatever the reason, bullying is something we all need to think about. Whether we've done it ourselves ... or whether friends we know are doing it ... we all need to recognize that bullying has a terrible effect on the lives of people. It may not be happening to you today, but it could tomorrow. Working together, we can make the lives of young people better.

  www.bullystoppers.com

Bullystoppers.com was one of the first bully reporting web sites (2001) and it remains unique...and free.

www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/

US Department of Health and Human Services offers flash movies, games, and information about bullying and how to prevent it.

STOP BULLYING NOW!

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Are You Being Bullied?


   So you're being bullied, huh? That can feel pretty awful. But, no matter how bad it makes you feel sometimes, you should know you're not alone. That's right ... there are plenty of kids all over the world who go through the same things you do every day. And, even though you may feel helpless sometimes, there are a lot of things you and others can do to help stop the bullying.

Give these tips a try:

Tell an adult that you trust and can talk to - your parents, your teacher, your school counselor, your coach, or your neighbor.
if you're afraid to tell an adult that you have been bullied, get another person - like a friend or a sister or brother - to go with you. Having someone else there to support you can make it a lot less scary. If you talk with an adult at your school, ask them what they will do to help stop the bullying. It is their job to help keep you safe. Most adults really care about bullying and will do everything they can to help you.
Stay in a group. Kids who bully like to pick on kids who are by themselves a lot– it's easier and they're more likely to get away with their bad behavior. If you spend more time with other kids, you may not be an easy "target." And, you'll have others around to help you if you get into a difficult situation!
If you are being bullied online, don't reply. This may actually make the bullying worse. Instead, be sure to tell a family member or another adult you trust. If possible, block any more communications from this person. (For example, it might be a good idea only to accept messages from people you know.) Save evidence of the bullying. If you get a nasty e-mail, print it out or save it so that you can show it to an adult.
Join clubs or take part in activities where you'll meet other kids. Sometimes, it can help to join clubs or take part in activities that interest you. Think about joining a sports team, taking an art class, or joining a scouting group, for example. You can meet other kids who share your interests and you might make some good friends!

 

 
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