Bullying In Middle School

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Bullying In Middle School

• AMS takes a stand against bullying

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What is Bullying?

• Bullying- physically, mentally or emotionally
  abusing another person for personal satisfaction
  and to feel a sense of empowerment over another.
  It can be in a direct form, such as teasing or
  taunting, or an indirect form such as spreading
  rumors.

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First things first!

• Bullying is NOT a NORMAL part of growing up!
• No one deserves it!

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Examples of Bullying

• Physical
• Verbal
• Relationship

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Physical Bullying

• Hitting, kicking, or pushing someone.or just
  threatening to do it
• Stealing, hiding, or ruining someones things.
• Making someone do things he or she doesnt want
  to do

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Verbal Bullying

• Name-calling
• Teasing
• Insulting

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Relationship Bullying

• Refusing to talk to someone
• Spreading lies or rumors
• Making someone feel left out or rejected

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What do they have in common?

• They are all examples of ways one person can
  make another person feel hurt, afraid, or
  uncomfortable.

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• If you have been subjected to any of these
  behaviors repeatedly, you are a VICTIM!

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What to do if you are a victim

• Remove yourself from the situation
• Remember you are NOT the one with the problem,
  its the bully who has the problem.
• Talk to an adult! Its not tattling or
  snitching. Its asking the people who love you
  to provide help when you really need it.
  (parents, teachers, etc.)

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• Do not keep it inside.
• Do not plan revenge against the bully or take
  things into your own hands.

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• Are you a bully?

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Signs of a bully

1. Hot-tempered and quick to anger
2. Impulsive
3. Low tolerance for frustration
4. Difficulty conforming to rules
5. Needs to dominate others
6. Brags about his/her superiority over other
   students
7. Aggressive toward adults
8. Tries to talk themselves out of situations
9. Little empathy
10. Engages in antisocial behavior
11. Enjoys putting down others
12. Treats animals cruelly
13. Disrespects authority
14. Enjoys fighting
15. Refuses to admit fear

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Stop the behavior!

• If you are a bully, STOP the behavior!
• Practice self control- remember you are the only
  one responsible for you!

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Bullying could lead to future problems

• For the bully, they have to learn
• How to cope
• Manage their emotions
• Communicate effectively
• How to have a real relationship with someone
• How to care for anothers needs
• If they cannot learn to conform to society,
• they could possibly lead a criminal life.

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Todays bullies can become tomorrows
criminals.
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For the victim

• They have to learn how to deal with
• 1. Emotional scars
• Physical scars
• Depression
• Fear
• Low self-esteem
• Anxiety
• They must realize that they are not the one
  with the problem. People who cannot see that
  experience all of the problems listed above and
  it could lead to suicide.

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Columbine High School

• School Shooting
• April 20, 1999

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• Again, if there is trouble, see assistance from
  an adult. We are here to protect you!

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You are who you are!

• Celebrate differences
• Be tolerant
• Be forgiving
• Respect yourself and others