What is Bullying?

Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by

words or actions on purpose, usually more than once,
feels bad because of it, and has a hard time stopping
what is happening to them
Bullying can be:
Physical

 hitting
 pushing and shoving
 fighting
 tripping
 yelling at someone
 making rude gestures
 taking or breaking another person’s things

Emotional

 name calling
 making fun of someone
 laughing at someone
 leaving someone out on purpose
 starting rumors or telling lies about someone
 sending mean messages on a computer or cell phone
 trying to make someone feel bad about who they are

Where Does Bullying Happen?

Bullying can happen anywhere. It can occur in your neighborhood,
while going to school, at school, and while on-line.

What is Cyberbullying?
 Using technology—internet, email, cell phones, social media,
pictures— to hurt or harm someone else.
Includes:

 Sending mean text messages

 Posting statements online that are unkind or not true
 Sending or posting pictures that are not yours to share
 Making negative comments online about someone
 Agreeing with someone who posts something hurtful

Bullying is never okay, cool, or acceptable.

No one EVER deserves to be bullied.
Are You A Target of Bullying?
Do you think you might be the TARGET of bullying, but aren’t sure if it’s
bullying or just someone being unkind, rude or mean? Sometimes it’s hard to
tell the difference, but don’t worry. We are here to help!
TARGET = The person who the bullying is directed.

Who Gets Bullied?

First, know that bullying shouldn’t happen to ANYONE.

 There is no one “type” of person who becomes the target of bullying.

Bullying can be directed at anyone, from the shy, quiet student to the class
tough guy. Girls, boys, first graders, fifth graders, kids who like art, kids
who play sports, and everyone in between can all be the target of bullying.
 Bullying is about how we treat one another.
 Bullying is never justified and no one deserves to be the target of it.
 But just because a lot of kids experience bullying doesn’t mean it’s okay or
“something that just happens”.
 The one sure thing is that no one EVER deserves to be bullied.
The most important thing to remember is that bullying is NEVER okay, no one
EVER deserves to be bullied.