DONUT BULLY
Be a buddy, not a bully
Be a Buddy... Not a Bully presents young children with the opportunity to explore differences, discuss the stages of developing friendships and understand the impact of teasing and bullying.
Bullying is a prevalent form of youth violence, particularly in
school settings. Although bullying is sometimes seen as “a part of
growing up” or “kids being kids,” imagine the kid who is picked on
every day, whether physically, socially, or through cyber- bullying.
It is considered an epidemic in our society, with kids and
adults being bullied daily.
But what is bullying? It's when people who are aggressive and intimidating to others try to control a situation with physical or emotional attacks. With social media, bullying has been exacerbated because no one can get away from the intimidation and aggressive behavior. When you add that to the fact that many schools still do not have guidelines or rules against bullying, it becomes a huge obstacle for students and
parents alike.
INFOGRAPHICS
BULLYING
What is bullying?
Bullying can happen anywhere. It can be in schools, at home, at work, in online social spaces, via text messaging or via email. It can be physical, verbal, emotional, and it also includes messages, public statements and behaviour online intended to cause distress or harm. But no matter what form bullying takes, the results can be the same: severe distress and pain for the person being bullied.
Although bullying is sometimes seen as “a part of growing up” or “kids being kids,” imagine the kid who is picked on every day, whether physically, socially, or through cyber-bullying.
BULLYING
Being the victim of bullying can make you feel terrible about yourself for no reason. If a bully approaches you and starts being mean, it's easy to doubt yourself or to give in to the bully's demands. But if you recognize your own self-worth, don't give in to the bully, and tell an adult, when necessary, you can avoid being a victim of bullying and can stop dreading going to school.
HOW TO AVOID BULLYING?
- Exude confidence
- Consider taking some self-defense classes
- Stop living in fear and believe in yourself
- Gather support from your friends
- Tell an adult or authority figure
How to avoid
BULLIED
Bullying is the most common form of school violence, with approximately 3.2 million students bullied a year, and it is also a common form of workplace violence. It can be difficult to identify bullying behavior and address it, especially when you are the victim.
You can identify bullying behavior that is being directed at you by noticing the physical signs of bullying and the verbal signs of bullying.
You can then get help with bullying at school or bullying in the workplace by reaching out to authority figures and other support networks.
How to know if you're being
Not an Intimidator.
Bullying is personal. It’s in your face. Bullying intimidates, coerces, shames, and promotes powerlessness. Bullying has no respect for person. Socioeconomic status, race or gender does not matter. A bully uses words and physical presence to perpetuate their tortuous behavior and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or Twitter to mass multiply the devastation. Bullying effects both the victim and the perpetrator.
Bullying tears at the worth and dignity of a human being and can lead to physical harm and in extreme cases can end in senseless tragedy.
Bullying is a cowardly act. If you know of someone who has been bullied say something. Silence is not an option! Help us to stop this scourge! Help us to make our families and communities safer and stronger!
Be a Contributor,
THINK.
Our words are valuable and powerful.
Word creates and they can also destroy. Name calling, gossip, and making fun of someone when done with the intent to hurt, harm, or humiliate someone else can be considered bullying. Your words and actions matter to youth experiencing mental health challenges due to bullying.
Showing your support and working to prevent bullying behavior can make a difference.
STOP.
Treat everyone with respect
Self-respect is a great starting point. When we respect ourselves, it’s much easier to respect others. Respect in your relationships builds feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing. Respect doesn't have to come naturally – it is something you learn.
Acts of kindness can make the world a happier place for everyone. They can boost feelings of confidence, being in control, happiness and optimism. They may also encourage others to repeat the good deeds they've experienced themselves – contributing to a more positive community.
Kids learn from adults’ actions. By treating others with kindness and respect, adults show the kids in their lives that there is no place for bullying. Even if it seems like they are not paying attention, kids are watching how adults manage stress and conflict, as well as how they treat their friends, colleagues, and families.
