Definition of bullying: A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons and he/she has difficulty defending him or herself.
In everyday language "bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean and hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending him or herself."
Key components to bullying:
- Involves aggressive behavior
- Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time.
- Imbalance of power or strength.
Definition of teasing: a person who makes fun of or annoys others; to provoke or irritate.
Effective strategies to handle bullying:
The best protection parents can offer their child is to foster confidence and self-esteem.
Role plays to practice effective strategies when handling teasing and bullying situations.
Role of the bystander
Is this teasing or bullying?
Links for additional information on Bullying
https://www.stopbullying.gov/what-you-can-do/index.html
What You Can Do | StopBullying.gov
http://www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/parents/
Advice for Parents and Adults About How To Deal With Bullying
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/bullying-information-for-parents
Bullying Information for Parents :: Nationwide Children's ...
Bullying information for parents from Nationwide Children's Hospital