Monday, May 30, 2011

What you can do

Report. Be a friend. Stand up.
Three simple things you can do to create a change.

Don't be afraid to tell someone, mainly an adult. Telling isn't tattling, you're helping someone. There is an endless possibility of adults you can confide in telling something as serious as bullying. School counselor, teacher, parent, coach, anyone of authority.

Just being supportive to a person who is being bullied is comforting and shows them that they're not alone. That people care. When someone is down they need a friend. Be a buddy at school, get together after school, include them in activities. Being understanding and supportive means so much. If you care, show it.

Stand up to the bully. If you feel safe and comfortable, tell the bully that what they are doing is wrong. Keep it simple. What they are doing is not cool and they need to stop. But remember, it's not ok to bully them back.

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