BULLYING

Talk to someone about it The first thing to do if you feel you’re being bullied is to tell someone. Ideally, this would be an adult you trust or feel safe around. If you don’t want to do this, you can always confide in a friend you trust.

Report your bully to your school This might seem like a scary thing to do — but it is often the most effective. Your school can do things your parents or friends might not be able to do, like suspend your bully or make clear to them that their behaviour is unacceptable. They might also be able to offer you more layers of protection, like making sure teachers are aware of your situation and looking out for you.

Avoid your bully If you are being bullied, the best thing to do is avoid the situation where you can. Of course, this can be hard if you’re in the same class as your bully or see them often. In this case, try to surround yourself with people who can distract you or keep you busy. Bullies are less likely to confront you when you’re in a group.

Speak up It might seem frightening, but the fact of the matter is that bullies thrive off your silence.If you start speaking up and openly talking about your experiences, you might find that people are a lot more supportive than you think they are. More than that, this can help raise awareness and stop bullying from happening to other students in your school.

The most obvious and apparent form of bullying, physical bullying is what most people think of when they consider this concept. This occurs when people use their physical force and actions to take control of someone else. Though it isn’t always the case, physical bullies are often bigger, stronger and more fit than their peers. Knowing this, they use their strength and power to their advantage, using their body to weaken their target.One of the most powerful and influential steps you can take as an educator is to help prevent bullying from ever happening. This is made possible through programs and activities that teach students about bullying.