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"Bullying"
occurs when you are repeatedly
harassed by another student. Bullying
includes threats and nasty remarks as well as physical
actions like pushing or hitting. It
is considered bullying if the other student's words or
actions prevent you from doing well in school or keep
you from enjoying after school activities.
If you are being bullied, you should:
- Tell a parent, a teacher, a counselor or someone
who can help
- Try not to show anger or fear
- Calmly tell the student to stop
- Walk away
- Try to avoid situations where bullying is likely to
happen
How can you help someone else who
is being bullied?
- If you feel safe, tell the bully to stop
- Don't encourage the bullying
- Be a friend to the student being bullied
- Tell a parent, a teacher, a counselor or someone
who can help
- Encourage the student being bullied to tell an
adult
Can I fight back if someone
bullies me?
If you hit back, you could be guilty of an assault on
the bully. Even though in court you
could say it was self-defense, that's something you would have to
discuss with a lawyer.
The bully could be guilty of an assault on you,
if he or she hits you or you're
afraid that he or she may be
ready to hit you. You can always walk away from people who
want to hurt you.
Bottom line: if you're being bullied, tell your
parents, school officials, or the police.
More help to stop bullying
To obtain a form to report bullying or for more
information from
Maryland
Public Schools.
Also check out the "Stop
Bullying Now!" website. |
