1. Anti-Bullying Every TIME
WHERE
Who do bullies Target?
Students who are bullied often have a history of:
- insecure attachment trouble separating from their parents
- fear of exploring their surroundings
- Their families tend to overprotect them, manipulate their thoughts and feelings, or use coercive and power-
assertive discipline.
These tactics threaten the development of the child's sense of self, undermine her confidence, and batter her
self-esteem. (Perry et al.,2001).
Research suggests children get bullied as early ofage 8 or 9 years. (Pepler, Smith, and Rigby, 2004). Even when they
enter a new classroom or school, they communicate their insecurity and fear to their classmates, setting themselves
up to be bullied. (Salmivalli, Kaukiainen, and Lagerspetz, 1998).
Bullies generally set their sights on:
- Anyone who's different from looks to disability to accent to clothing and interests
- To those who are at different age young/old or size small/big
- Small or younger victims may be helpless in defending themselves
- Those who will react quickly - popular targets are children who get upset or cry easily
- Bullies target those that are not good at sports and have low academic achievements
- Victims who are socially anxious and are remotely shy

2. 5 Ways Where We Can Persevere Through
Bullying Is By:
1. Talk about it. Talk about bullying with your kids and have other family
members share their experiences. If one of your kids opens up about
being bullied, praise him or her for being brave enough to discuss it and
offer unconditional support. Consult with the school to learn its policies
and find out how staff and teachers can address the situation.
2. Remove the bait. If it's lunch money or gadgets that the school bully is
after, you can help neutralize the situation by encouraging your child to
pack a lunch or go to school gadget-free.
Resources: 3. Buddy up for safety. Two or more friends standing at their lockers are
less likely to be picked on than a child who is all alone. Remind your
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4. Keep calm and carry on. If a bully strikes, a kid's best defense may be to
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remain calm, ignore hurtful remarks, tell the bully to stop, and simply
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walk away. Bullies thrive on hurting others. A child who isn't easily
ruffled has a better chance of staying off a bully's radar.
5. Don't try to fight the battle yourself. Sometimes talking to a bully's
parents can be constructive, but it's generally best to do so in a setting
where a school official, such as a counselor, can mediate.
What Is Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten,
embarrass, or target another person. By definition, it occurs
among young people. When an adult is involved, it may meet the
definition of cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking, a crime that can
have legal consequences and involve jail time.
Sources:
Not only are children vulnerable
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victims of bullying. The elderly,
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the street can subject to being bullied
and harassed.