1. Bullying BY: SOPHIA AGUILAR, SAM MACKENBURG AND DALTON KLOOS.

2. What is Bullying? When we think of bullying it might appear easy to define. We often imagine a boy intimidating a smaller classmate or shoving them into a locker. While this is still considered bullying, bullying behavior can be more complex than the typical stereotype above. Bullying definitions typically have: Behavior that hurts, humiliates and harms a person. Imbalance of powers. When the student with the bullying behavior has more “power,” either physically, socially, or emotionally, such as a higher social status, or is physically larger or emotionally intimidating.

3. Types of Bullying There are physical behaviors that are considered bullying such as fighting. It can be anything from slapping, punching, pulling hair, pinching, kicking and hitting. Then there is the emotional or psychological bullying. This type of bullying is more covert, with emotional-social interactions. This type of bullying can be cruel teasing, talking about people behind their backs, spreading humiliating rumors, and excluding kids from group activities. Then there is also cyberbullying. This type of bullying happens on electronic devices. Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures.

4. Identifying Bullying Most kids have been teased by a sibling or a friend at some point. And it's not usually harmful when done in a playful, friendly, and mutual way, and both kids find it funny. But when teasing becomes hurtful, unkind, and constant, it crosses the line into bullying. It's important to take bullying seriously and not just brush it off as something that kids have to "tough out." The effects can be serious and affect kids' sense of safety and self- worth. In severe cases, bullying has contributed to tragedies, such as suicides and school shootings.

5. Effects of Bullying Victim Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. These issues may persist into adulthood. Decreased academic achievement—GPA and standardized test scores—and school participation. They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school. Suicide or self-harm. The Bully Alcohol and drug abuse in life. Get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of school Engage in early sexual activity Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or children as adult

6. What Should I Do? A bully can turn something like going to the bus stop or recess into a nightmare for kids. Bullying can leave deep emotional scars. Tell your parents or other trusted adults. They can help stop the bullying. If you are bullied at school, tell your teacher, school counselor, or principal. Telling is not tattling. Don’t fight back. Don’t try to bully those who bully you. Try not to show anger or fear. Students who bully like to see that they can upset you. Calmly tell the student to stop…or say nothing and then walk away. Use humor, if this is easy for you to do. (For example, if a student makes fun of your clothing, laugh and say, “Yeah, I think this shirt is kind of funny-looking, too.”) Try to avoid situations in which bullying is likely to happen

7. Bullying https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZVN5guxeGM Up above is a video stating some facts on bullying and ways you can help.

8. Help. If you are being bullied, and are nervous about asking for help, here are some resources for you. http://kidshealth.org/ is website that you can go to for advice.http://kidshealth.org/ A suicide hotline: 800-784-2433 you can always call to talk. http://www.stopbullying.gov/get-help-now/ is more information and help if you are being bullied.http://www.stopbullying.gov/get-help-now/

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