Do you know how to stop bullying? What to do or say? According to the website stopbullying.gov, bullying is defined as a kid (or group of kids) using their physical strength against another student or sharing embarrassing information to hurt that student. Usually, this happens repeatedly to the student who is being picked on. Bullying can also happen outside of school and online. Cyberbullying happens online and can take the form of sending embarrassing pictures of someone to other people or saying harmful or rude comments while chatting online.
Bullying is bad for all kids involved, which is why the Boston Public School system works hard to make the safety and well-being of all students a top priority, according to its website. If you decide to be a bully, you should think twice about it because there are repercussions including detention, getting suspended from school and in some cases, being expelled or getting the police called.
Why should you stop bullying?
In 2017, the National Center for Education Statistics found that nationwide, about 20% of students ages 12-18 experienced bullying. Having a conversation about bullying is important because it hurts people and makes them feel uncomfortable. For example, a student might not want to go to school because they may feel sad, embarrassed, angry, or even hungry in their lunch money is stolen.
What should you do if you see someone getting bullied?
(According to StopBulling.Gov and my personal advice)
- Tell a teacher or an adult if you are getting bullied, or if someone else is, that way they can get involved and stop the problem.
In 2017, the National Center for Education Statistics found that nationwide, about 20% of students ages 12-18 experienced bullying. Having a conversation about bullying is important because it hurts people and makes them feel uncomfortable. For example, a student might not want to go to school because they may feel sad, embarrassed, angry, or even hungry in their lunch money is stolen.
What should you do if you see someone getting bullied?
(According to StopBulling.Gov and my personal advice)
- Tell a teacher or an adult if you are getting bullied, or if someone else is, that way they can get involved and stop the problem.
- - Yell “STOP!” or scream loudly. People will hear you and might come to help.
- - If they are hurting you physically, do not be afraid to fight back. You are only defending yourself. Would you rather be in the hospital or fight back and be safe at home?
- - Run away so you can protect yourself from being hurt.
- - Don’t do anything they say because it can affect you for getting in trouble or getting hurt. This can also affect you for getting the same consequences that bullies get.
What you shouldn’t do if you see someone getting bullied:
- - According to Mission Manor Elementary in Tucson, Arizona and Boston Public Schools
- - Don’t become small, weak or make yourself look like you’re scared. This will make the bully feel like they have more control over you.
- - Stand up to the bully. If you don’t, they feel they’re strong enough to still bully you.
- - Don’t think it is your fault or keep it to yourself. Someone needs to know so they can fix the problem.
- - Don’t think you are a tattle tale; it is the right thing to tell someone. You are only telling someone because you don’t want to get bullied.
- - Don’t hurt yourself. Hurting yourself is bad for health and could turn into something big.
- I hope students get advice from this as it will help you if you are being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied. I also hope parents and teachers find this helpful. I don't like bullying and try to do anything I can to stop it. What other advice do you have? Share your ideas. Make a difference in your school. Don't be a bully yourself!