Positive Behaviour / Anti-Bullying
Sometimes it is difficult to know what is or is not bullying.
Often, actions start out just being fun, but may at some point actually turn into bullying.
Bullying may be defined as the activity of repeated, aggressive behaviour intended to hurt another person, physically or mentally. Bullying is characterized by an individual behaving in a certain way to gain power over another person.
If you are not sure whether something has become bullying, stop and think and ask yourself these six key questions:
· Are my actions or words hurting someone else's feelings?
· Are my actions or words hurting someone else physically?
· Are my actions or words making that person feel afraid?
· Would I want someone else to do this to me?
· Am I unfairly taking my anger out on someone?
· Am I trying to control someone against his or her will?
If the answer to any of these questions is "yes" you should really re-think how you are treating this other person. Your behaviour suggests that you are indeed bullying them!
If you are being bullied stay safe...
· Avoid situations where you may be alone with the bully.
· Avoid situations where you may be confronted by the bully.
· Walk away smartly if you see him/them approaching.
· Tell a parent or teacher about any bullying - even if the bullying is against someone else.
· Remember the Stay Safe rules: Say 'STOP', WALK AWAY and TELL an adult who can help.
· Teaching your child the following self-help strategies would be useful in situations where contact with the bully is unavoidable.
· Not crying or showing temper - this is frequently what the bully wants to see.
· Standing up straight and trying to look confident.
· Speaking firmly, clearly and slowly.
· Looking the bully in the eye and saying 'No'.
· Developing a response to nicknames at home, such as laughing off slagging or casual taunts can be very helpful.
Most children, with a little help, overcome this problem quickly.
Sometimes it is difficult to know what is or is not bullying.
Often, actions start out just being fun, but may at some point actually turn into bullying.
Bullying may be defined as the activity of repeated, aggressive behaviour intended to hurt another person, physically or mentally. Bullying is characterized by an individual behaving in a certain way to gain power over another person.
If you are not sure whether something has become bullying, stop and think and ask yourself these six key questions:
· Are my actions or words hurting someone else's feelings?
· Are my actions or words hurting someone else physically?
· Are my actions or words making that person feel afraid?
· Would I want someone else to do this to me?
· Am I unfairly taking my anger out on someone?
· Am I trying to control someone against his or her will?
If the answer to any of these questions is "yes" you should really re-think how you are treating this other person. Your behaviour suggests that you are indeed bullying them!
If you are being bullied stay safe...
· Avoid situations where you may be alone with the bully.
· Avoid situations where you may be confronted by the bully.
· Walk away smartly if you see him/them approaching.
· Tell a parent or teacher about any bullying - even if the bullying is against someone else.
· Remember the Stay Safe rules: Say 'STOP', WALK AWAY and TELL an adult who can help.
· Teaching your child the following self-help strategies would be useful in situations where contact with the bully is unavoidable.
· Not crying or showing temper - this is frequently what the bully wants to see.
· Standing up straight and trying to look confident.
· Speaking firmly, clearly and slowly.
· Looking the bully in the eye and saying 'No'.
· Developing a response to nicknames at home, such as laughing off slagging or casual taunts can be very helpful.
Most children, with a little help, overcome this problem quickly.