What is Bullying for Kids How to Stop Bullying National Bullying Prevention Month Twinkl USA

What is bullying? It's important to learn what bullying actually is. This way we can identify it if it happens in class and everyday life and understand why it's wrong. Bullying can have a lifetime of harmful effects on kids and adults. It is deliberate behavior that is done to hurt or upset someone over an ongoing period of time. Bullying can happen anywhere that there are people, such as at school. It can be done by an individual or a group of people. And it is also hurtful in lots of different ways. What are the different types of bullying? Physical and verbal bullying are two forms of bullying that are easy to identify. Physical bullying involves hurting someone's body or the things that belong to that person. This includes hitting, scratching, throwing objects at someone, or destroying someone else's belongings. Verbal bullying includes saying mean and unkind things about another person. This includes teasing or taunting, name-calling, saying inappropriate things about someone, or threatening to hurt someone. There's also a kind of bullying which is less obvious. Social bullying is a form of indirect bullying that involves leaving a person out of a group on purpose, telling others to leave a person out or not to be friends with them, gossiping or spreading rumors, and standing by and watching bullying happen. Last but not least, there's also a form of bullying known as cyberbullying, which is through the use of the internet, social media, cell phones, or other electronic devices. It can include mean or inappropriate text messages, name-calling or spreading rumors on social media, or making threats online. What can you do to prevent bullying? It's sometimes hard to stop bullying for fear of becoming a target of bullying yourself, fear that you'll get in trouble, fear of physical injuries, or fear that a friend would get in trouble. However, if you are a target of bullying, remember that no one deserves to be bullied. Know that you will not be in trouble for telling an adult what is happening. Talking to a trusted adult like a teacher, coach, parent, school counselor, or older relative about what's happening is the beginning of getting the help you deserve and need. Also, don't give up. If you don't receive help from the first person you tell, tell another trusted adult. On the other hand, if you witness someone being bullied, talk to a trusted adult such as a parent, teacher, or older relative to let them know what is happening. They will make sure it's dealt with properly. Another option is to respond with kindness to the person being bullied. Someone who is being bullied can feel alone, sad, and scared. Therefore, smile, talk to them, or include them in something. It really will make a big difference. In a world that can sometimes feel like it's filled with negativity, reach out to show each other the support we need. Whether it's in school, at home, in the community, or online, we can come together and reach out to stop bullying. At Twinkle, we have created numerous resources that look to aid teachers with their aim to stop bullying and drive it out of their school. These activities are driven to help learners understand that they need to care about their classmates, to be polite, kind, and a good friend. For more information, head to twinkle.com.