Bullying
Bullying is when someone does or says things to hurt the other person on purpose.
It can make you feel sad, scared, worried and lonely.
You should always remember:
- Bullying is never OK
- Bullying is not funny
- Bullying is not just part of growing up
- Being bullied is never your fault
- Bullying is never deserved.
Everyone has the right to feel safe. Bullies have lots of ways to make someone feel bad.
Bullies may DO things to hurt someone like:
- Pushing, punching, and hurting you
- Taking things from you – stealing your lunch, a toy, your bag
- Damaging something of yours – breaking things, writing or drawing on things, ripping things up.
Bullies may SAY things to hurt someone
- Calling you names
- Putting you down – making you feel small, different, or alone
- Shouting, yelling and swearing
- Talking about you behind your back
- Saying or doing things to make others laugh at you
- Spreading rumours about you
- Playing pranks to embarrass you.
Bullies may send you messages and stalk you on social media to hurt you. This is called cyber bullying.
