Bullies have power over those they hurt
Spreading rumors is a form of bullying
Only boys bully
Bullies are insecure and have low self-esteem
Bullying usually occurs when there are no other students around
Bullying often resolves itself whey you ignore it
All children eventually outgrow bullying
Reporting bullying incidents just makes the situation worse
Teachers usually intervene to stop bullying
Parents are usually aware that their children are bullying others
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Bullies have power over those they hurt.
True – Bullies usually pick on those who have less power socially (peer status), psychologically (personal influence) or physically (size and strength). However, some bullies have also been bullied by others. They are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior and often suffer from depression or anxiety.
Spreading rumors is a form of bullying.
True – Spreading rumors, name-calling, embarrassing others and excluding them are all forms of social bullying that can cause serious and lasting harm.
Only boys bully.
False – Most people think that physical bullying by boys is the most common form of bullying. However, boys and girls are equally capable of every type of bullying, especially as they grow older.
Bullies are insecure and have low self-esteem.
False. Many bullies are popular and have average or better than average self-esteem. They often take pride in their control over those they bully. They may even be part of a popular group that thinks bullying is OK
Bullying usually occurs when there re no other students around
False. Students witness about 80% of bullying incidents at school. They often give the bullies positive attention and join in 75% of the time.
Bullying often resolves itself when you ignore it
False. Bullying is a recurring behavior. Ignoring the situation teaches bullies that they can harass others without consequences. Adults and other students need to stand up for children who are bullied and ensure that they are safe.
All children eventually outgrow bullying.
False. Children who consistently bully others often continue their aggressive behavior through adolescence and into adulthood. Unless someone intervenes, the bullying can in some cases grow into violence and other serious problems.
Reporting bullying incidents just makes the situation worse.
False. Children who report bullying to an adult are less likely to experience further harassment in the future. Adults should encourage children to tell someone when they see bullying to help keep their schools safe.
Teachers usually intervene to stop bullying
False. Despite their good intentions, teachers intervene in only 14% of incidents taking place inside the classroom and 4% of incidents taking place outside the classroom.
Nothing can be done to reduce bullying in schools.
False. School initiatives to prevent and stop bullying have reduced bullying by 15% to 50%. The most successful initiatives involve the entire school community, including teachers, staff members, parents and students.
Parents are usually aware that their children are bullying others.
False. Parents play a critical role in bullying prevention, but they often don’t know of the children’s involvement in bullying. To help prevent bullying, parents need to talk with their children about what is happening at school and in the community.
This information comes from Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Bullying Prevention – a guide for parents and leaders.