NAME: MARKLYN B.

MENCIAS BSIT 2C

SCENARIO: BULLYING A CLASSMATE

I. GATHER THE FACTS
In your class, there's a student named Sam who is being teased and picked on by a group of other
students every day. They call Sam names, laugh at them, and even take their belongings.
II. DETERMINE THE SOCIAL ISSUE
The social issue here is bullying. It's not just about Sam feeling bad, but also about creating a negative
environment in the classroom that affects everyone's learning and well-being.
III. DETERMINE WHAT VIRTUES
Kindness, empathy, and fairness are virtues that are important here. We should treat others how we
want to be treated.
IV. LIST THE ALTERNATIVES
You list down your options
Option1: Join in the bullying and make fun of Sam too.
Option 2: Ignore the bullying and pretend it's not happening.
Option 3: Stand up for Sam and report the bullying to a teacher or principal.
V. COMPARE THE VIRTUES AND PRINCIPLES
 Joining in the bullying: This goes against kindness, empathy, and fairness. It would make you feel
bad if you were in Sam's place.
 Ignoring the bullying: While it might seem easier, it doesn't align with the virtues of kindness and
fairness. Ignoring it also allows the bullying to continue.
 Standing up for Sam: This option aligns with virtues of kindness, empathy, and fairness. It's also the
right thing to do to create a better, safer environment for everyone.
VI. CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES
 Joining in: You might feel like part of the group, but you would know deep down it's wrong. Sam
would feel even more alone and hurt.
 Ignoring: The bullying would likely continue, and Sam might feel like nobody cares about them.
The class environment would stay negative.
 Standing up: Sam would feel supported and the bullying might stop. It could also set an example
for others to not tolerate bullying. However, there might be some backlash from the bullies.
VII. MAKE A DECISION
The best decision is to stand up for Sam and report the bullying. This choice aligns with the virtues of
kindness, empathy, and fairness. It also has the potential to stop the bullying, create a better
environment in the class, and show Sam that they are not alone.
SUMMARY:
If you see someone being bullied like Sam in your class, you have three options: join in, ignore it, or
stand up for them. Joining in is mean and unfair, ignoring it lets the bullying continue, but standing up for
them is the right thing to do. It shows kindness and fairness. So, the best choice is to help the person
being bullied, like Sam, and tell a teacher. This can stop the bullying and make things better for
everyone in the class.