AVOID CONTACT
Go somewhere else.- ACT AND LOOK CONFIDENT
Keep your head up, look into the bully’s eyes, and stand tall. - BE OBSERVANT
Watch what is going on around you. Don’t go where bullies go! - FIND A FRIEND
Ask a friend to be with you when you think you may be bullied. - TELL AN ADULT
It’s not being a tattle-tale to tell someone that you are being bullied. - BE ASSERTIVE
Walk with your head up and don’t be afraid to speak to the bully. - STAY CALM
A bully wants to make you nervous and uncomfortable. - KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE
Stay far enough away to avoid a bully who may try to hit or push you. Stand sideways. Back up sideways and stay at least two arms distance away when the bully comes toward you. - WALK AWAY
You do not have to talk to a bully, but a friendly attitude may work wonders. - SAY WHAT YOU FEEL
Tell the bully to “Stop!” Say “Leave me alone” or “Whatever.” When you speak, say it like you mean it. - USE HUMOR
Say something funny that will not make the bully mad. Do not say insulting things to a bully. - USE “I”
“I” am leaving, “I” am going to tell my teacher, “I” do not want you bothering me. - TRAVEL IN A GROUP
Find some friends to walk with you. - JOIN A GROUP
Ask for help from a group and ask if you can join in.
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STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE WHO BULLY!
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WORDS CAN HURT! If someone is making fun of you, remember that everyone is different. Sometimes you can see what is different about someone, and sometimes you can’t. You are the way you are-and that makes you a unique person. Everyone thinks that they have flaws about their looks……EVEN BULLIES!!! Don’t worry about what a bully says to you. Words from a bully are meant to hurt you and make you feel bad about yourself. Bullies usually do not feel good about themselves. That is why they try to hurt you, and to make you look weak in front of others. You should feel sorry for a bully. |
THE BEST DEFENSE If you are afraid of being hurt physically by a bully, the best defense is to stand sideways and hold your hands up in front of you as if speaking with your hands. This makes it difficult to be pushed or hit. Stay far enough away so that the bully has to take several steps to come at you. This way you can see it coming. Don’t be afraid to turn away and leave. Run if you have to get to get away. Running away is not being a coward. Try to talk to the bully in a friendly way. Make sure you tell your teacher, parent, or any adult that you are being bullied. DON’T MAKE A FIST, OR THREATEN THE BULLY. STAY CALM! |
