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Breaking the Myths of Bullying Prevention for Boys

Explore the truths behind common myths about bullying among boys to empower effective prevention strategies and support. Understand the dynamics, types, and impacts of bullying behaviors. Discover why addressing bullying requires a multi-faceted approach involving all stakeholders. Educate yourself with facts to create a safe and inclusive environment for all children.

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Breaking the Myths of Bullying Prevention for Boys

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  1. Bully Prevention!

  2. Only Boys Bully. Fact or Myth?

  3. Only Boys Bully. MYTH!

  4. Bullies are insecure and have low self-esteem. Fact or Myth?

  5. Bullies are insecure and have low self-esteem. MYTH!

  6. Bullies do not have friends. Fact or Myth?

  7. Bullies do not have friends. MYTH!

  8. Bullies are usually failing in school. Fact or Myth?

  9. Bullies are usually failing in school. MYTH!

  10. Bullies are physically larger than their victims. Fact or Myth?

  11. Bullies are physically larger than their victims. MYTH!

  12. Bullies do not really mean to hurt their victims. Fact or Myth?

  13. Bullies do not really mean to hurt their victims. MYTH!

  14. Bullies usually feel bad about their actions, but they just can’t help themselves. Fact or Myth?

  15. Bullies usually feel bad about their actions, but they just can’t help themselves. MYTH!

  16. Looking different is the main reason children get Bullied. Fact or Myth?

  17. Looking different is the main reason children get Bullied. MYTH!

  18. If the victim fights back, the Bully will back down. Fact or Myth?

  19. If the victim fights back, the Bully will back down. MYTH!

  20. Telling on a Bully will only make the situation worse. Fact or Myth?

  21. Telling on a Bully will only make the situation worse. MYTH!

  22. Other children should stay away from the Bully-Victim situations, or they will get Bullied as well. Fact or Myth?

  23. Other children should stay away from the Bully-Victim situations, or they will get Bullied as well. MYTH!

  24. All teachers can learn to handle a Bully. Fact or Myth?

  25. All teachers can learn to handle a Bully. MYTH!

  26. Unless you change the Bully’s home-life, nothing will help. Fact or Myth?

  27. Unless you change the Bully’s home-life, nothing will help. MYTH!

  28. Bullies need therapy to stop Bullying. Fact or Myth?

  29. Bullies need therapy to stop Bullying. MYTH!

  30. Bringing the parents of the Victim and the Bully together for discussion is a good idea. Fact or Myth?

  31. Bringing the parents of the Victim and the Bully together for discussion is a good idea. MYTH!

  32. Once a Victim, always a Victim. Fact or Myth?

  33. Once a Victim, always a Victim. MYTH!

  34. Victims have usually brought the trouble upon themselves. Fact or Myth?

  35. Victims have usually brought the trouble upon themselves. MYTH!

  36. Learning disabled students are at higher risk of being victimized. Fact or Myth?

  37. Learning disabled students are at higher risk of being victimized. MYTH!

  38. What is Bullying? • Repeated negative acts committed by one or more people against another • Often subtle and done out of earshot or view of adults

  39. What is Bullying? • Bullying also implies an imbalance of power. • The Victim has difficulty defending himself / herself.

  40. What is Bullying? • An intentional act of harming another • It is repeated over time • The relationship demonstrates an imbalance of power

  41. Remember HARP H Harm A Another R Repeatedly P for Power

  42. Who? When? ? What? Why? Where? How?

  43. Types of BullyingDirect - Overt - In Your Face! • Physical: • May include assault, sexual assault hitting, kicking, shoving, biting, hair pulling, burning, stealing property, etc. • Verbal: • Includes verbal harassment, teasing, challenging, taunting • Non-Verbal: • Gestures perceived as threatening or obscene and invasion of personal space

  44. Types of BullyingIn Direct - Covert - Sneaky! • Physical: • Encouraging the assault or harassment of another • Verbal: • Malicious gossiping and rumors • Non-Verbal: • Excluding others from an activity or group • Electronic Bullying – email and websites

  45. Is Bullying Really a Problem? A Johnson Institute survey (1996) of 65,000 students reported the following: • 20% avoided hallways • 37% did not feel safe in school • 43% avoided restrooms • 49% of boys and 26% of girls have been physically assaulted

  46. Is Bullying Really a Problem? The American Medical Association reported (2001) that in a sample of 15,600 students in grades 6-10: 19% of students reported Bullying others sometimes or more often at school

  47. 2/3 of recent school shooters report being bullied.

  48. The Wounded Spirit Frank Peretti

  49. Impact on School Climate Control Safety Respect Achievement

  50. Playground Hallways Restrooms Busses

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