Bullying and Teasing

Bullying can occur in the form of physical abuse, e.g., hitting someone, verbal, e.g., name calling or written via an electronic device. Spreading embarrassing or threatening information on an electronic device, e.g., computer or cell phone, is a growing concern. Bullying is a lose –lose

Consider incorporating an anti-bullying pledge and rules in your school. At the beginning of the school year, have an assembly and review the rules and pledge with each student. Bully Rules Post the following rules in each classroom. We will: Not bully. Help Others. Include everyone.

Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior in which one or more children intentionally and repeatedly harass another child. Bullying causes another person discomfort; typically a bully teases, hurts or threatens a smaller or weaker child who has trouble standing up for him or herself and does

Bullies make other children feel afraid and embarrassed. A bully wisely selects her victim and then proceeds to harass or intimidate a weaker child. Girls are more likely to resort to indirect bullying (e.g., excluding someone from a group) and boys are more likely to use direct or physical bullying

Both of my children attended a “debug” class when they were in both kindergarten and first grade. The purpose of this training is to equip children with a series of steps they can use to solve problems when another child is “bugging” them. How to Deal with Bullying – Primary Grades The DeBug

Bullying occurs when one or more children deliberately and repeatedly harm another child. Bullies prey on weaker children with the intent to physically hurt, emotionally harm or to intimidate. They wisely choose their victims, selecting individuals who will typically not fight back. Bullying can be