What can I do if I have a tendency to bully others?
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What can I do if I have a tendency to bully others?


Congratulations!


Just being aware that this is something you do is half the battle!

Start by trying to figure out if what you did was an unusual, out of character, one-time occurrence... or if this way of behaving has already become a habit.


Then ask yourself — How proud would you be to see your picture and what you’ve done on the front page of the local newspaper or on the 6 o’clock news?

How would your parents and teachers feel?

Would they be proud of you?

Would your behavior earn you kudos (that’s a fancy word for praise) and extra privileges?

If not, you may want to think twice before doing something like that again.


Need a little more encouragement to change?


Consider the fact that even if you’re a great person otherwise (very funny, super athlete, etc.), most people don’t like your bullying behavior.

On the outside, they may go along with you because they still want to be your friend.


Or because they’re afraid if they don’t,THEY will become your next target!


Inside, your behavior is NOT scoring any points with them.

If you don’t think you can change your behavior by yourself, ask for help.

If talking to a good friend or favorite teacher doesn’t do it, inquire about seeing a

counselor either in or outside of school.

Asking for help when you need it is really SMART. And we all know it takes a BIG person to do that.

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