Bulling

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Bulling Teasing
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What is Bullying?

• Physical violence attacks
• Verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs
• Threats and intimidation
• Exclusion from a group of peers
• Stealing of money or other personal belongings

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What causes bullying?Family factors

• Lack of attention warmth to the child
• Poor supervision of the child
• Victim of physical /or verbal abuse
• Witness of physical /or verbal abuse

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What causes bullying?Individual factors

• Temperament
• Develop certain personality styles
• Interpersonal behaviors

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What causes bullying?School factors

• Social issues
• Lack of supervision by teachers facility
• Playground
• Lunchroom
• hallways
• Aggressive teachers

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Who becomes the victim?

• Any boy or girl that is
• Quiet
• Shy
• Lack of friends and social support
• Lack of confidence in physical abilities and
  strength

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Long-term Consequences

• Victims
• Unhappy, suffer from fear, anxiety, and low
  self-esteem
• Victims may try to avoid school or any other
  social interaction
• They may even attempt suicide
• Bullies
• Many become aggressive adults

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Tips for Talking to Kids

• Start early
• Initiate conversations with your child
• Create an open environment
• Listen to your child
• Be honest
• Be patient

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Possible results if bullying isnt stopped

• Charles Andrew Williams
• Suspected teen-age shooter _at_ Santana High
• Described by students as
• Ears stuck out
• Small skinny
• Had a high pitched voice
• Little kid
• Outcast

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For help with bullyingseek the advice of
teachers, principals, or other professionals.

• Created by Billie Mills
• Sources
• Bullying by Marlies Sudermann
• Peter Jaffe
• Elaine Schieck
• Study Kids rate bullying teasing as Big
  Problem by Rose
• Arce for CNN.