More Important Facts About Bullying
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More Important Facts About Bullying...

People in bullying situations typically play one of 3 distinct roles


1. The person being bullied

2. The person who witnesses the bullying (often called a bystander)

3. The person doing the bullying


People who are bullied may, understandably, experience lots of uncomfortable feelings.

They may feel:

Unsafe

Distressed

Ashamed

Lonely

Angry

Depressed

Confused

Afraid

...and more (often all at the same time)



They may also exhibit one or more of the following behavioral signs:

• deny that a problem with the bully exists

• state that they deserve whatever the bully did

• constantly talk about previous interactions with the bully

• take drastic measures to avoid the bully

• develop health problems (stomach aches, sleeping problems, etc.)

• harbor suicidal thoughts

• engage in bullying behaviors themselves

bystanders or people who observe bullying often don’t know what they should do. They, too, may feel unsafe and be concerned about:

• becoming the bully’s next target

• creating a bigger problem if they do something

• feeling guilty if they don’t take action

• being seen as a tattletale if they do tell someone

People who bully are more likely than their peers to:

• see school as a negative place to be

• earn poor grades

• engage in fights

• steal and vandalize

• use drugs or alcohol

• carry or use weapons

• get in trouble with the partners

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