What Is Bullying?
“Why do people bully?”
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among
It makes them feel stronger, smarter,
or better than the person there bullying
school aged children that involves a real or
perceived power imbalance. The behavior is
They are bullied at home
repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over
time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully
others may have serious, lasting problems. It's what they do if they want to
Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by hang out with the right crowd
words or actions on purpose,usually more than
once. They see others doing it
Kinds of Bullying There jealous of the other person
Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean They think it's one of the best ways
things. Verbal bullying includes:
to keep others from bullying me
o Teasing
“Why some people are bullied?”
o Name-calling
Good at What They Do
o Inappropriate sexual comments
o Taunting Intelligent, Determined and Creative
o Threatening to cause harm Personal Vulnerabilities
Few or No Friends
Popular or Well-Liked
Social bullying, sometimes referred to as
relational bullying, involves hurting Physical Features That Attract Attention
someone’s reputation or relationships.
Social bullying includes: An Illness or Disability
Sexual Orientation
o Leaving someone out on purpose
o Telling other children not to be friends with Religious or Cultural Beliefs
someone Race
o Spreading rumors about someone
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o Embarrassing someone in public
Physical bullying involves hurting a
person’s body or possessions. Physical
bullying includes:
o Hitting/kicking/pinching
o Spitting
o Tripping/pushing
o Taking or breaking someone’s things
o Making mean or rude hand gestures
We learned that bullying is not good,because it affects
Cyberbullying bullying that takes someone’s life that may lead to depression and other
place over digital devices like mental health issues and also bullying should not be seen
cellphones, computers, and tablets. as normal behavior. It is not “a stage of life” or “a phase.”
Cyberbullying can occur through Instead, we should focus on overcoming that belief.
SMS, Text, and apps, or online in
social media, forums, or gaming We feel that bullying is a very serious issue. It is not a
where people can view, participate normal part of growing up. It can cause physical and
in, or share content. emotional pain. Bullying can play a role in problems.
We promised not to bully.We will do our best to make
people happy We will also make lots of friends,say nice
things to people.We also wont tell people what to do,we
Effects of Bullying will not brag,not to call people names and We wont be
violent.We also promised to help the bullied ones.
Have lower academic outcomes,including
lower attendance
Lack quality friendship
Display high levels of emotions that indicate
vulnerability and low levels of resilience
Avoid conflict and be socialty withdrawn
More likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school.
Have low self-esteem
Become depressed,anxious and lonely
Have nightmares
Feel wary or suspicious of others
In extreme cases,have a higher risk of self
harm and/or suicide
Republic Act No.10627
(The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013)
Penalties:
Schools must also impose disciplinary
measures as part of their child protection policy
against the perpetrators depending on the
gravity and nature of the cases.
They may also refer the victims and bully to
trained professionals outside the school such
as social workers, guidance counselors,
psychologists or child protection specialists for
further assessment and appropriate
intervention measures if necessary.
The law also states that the provisions of
Republic Act 9344, or the Juvenile Justice and
Welfare Act, will apply in case bullying
incidents result in serious physical injuries or
death.
