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BMT-2071 Team Building Bullying: Hurts, Hinders, and Haunts Sarah Anderson Michelle Soldwish Elizabeth Imboden Mulaw Beletu Lacy Shreve. Stop the Hate!. Bullying: *Hurts *Hinders *Haunts. What Is Bullying?.
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BMT-2071 Team Building Bullying: Hurts, Hinders, and Haunts Sarah Anderson Michelle Soldwish Elizabeth Imboden MulawBeletu Lacy Shreve
Stop the Hate! Bullying: *Hurts *Hinders *Haunts
What Is Bullying? Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that can happen anywhere, it’s not a phase that children go through or grow out of; it can cause serious and lasting harm.
Bullying Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that is intentional, hurtful, (physical and psychological), and/or threatening and persistent (repeated). There is an imbalance of strength (power and dominance).
Being bullied can seriously affect a child’s physical and mental health. They lack confidence, feel bad about themselves, have few friends and spend playtime alone. They may find it hard to face going to school and difficult to concrete on their work.
Why Does bullying Happen?There is no single reason why some children become bullies or victims. Children who are aggressive are more likely to become bullies. Often they have they have seen, or been a victim of violence at home.
They pick on children who appear different in some way Those who are quiet, shy, alone at playtime, and unable to defend themselves
Types of Bullying:Race/CulturalWeightGenderReligionAppearanceDisability
Children who are bullied may complain of various psychical symptoms as a result of being upset. They may worry and try to avoid going to school. Other become very anxious, find it hard to sleep and may feel depressed, or even suicidal. These problems can carry on long after the bullying has stopped.
Bullying can be physical or physiologicalPhysical*Hitting*Kicking *Pinching*Restraining PsychologicalName Calling, Insulting, Put Downs, Threats Racist Remarks, Constant Teasing, Talking behind ones back, constantly trying to cause unhappiness, etc.
There is a strong link between bullying and suicide
Physical Bullying According to the American Medical Association, 3.7 million youths engage in bullying, and more than 3.2 million are victims of “moderate” or “serious” bullying each year Psychological Bullying
Recent Statistics indicate that, 1 out 4 are bullied 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, and physically1 out 5 admit to being a bully8% of students miss one day of school43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school
Steps to prevent bullying: *Address the problem all angle *Develop a school-wide bullying policy *Encourage Parent involvement in anti-bullying
How to Avoid Bullying.*Ignore the bully and walk away *Hold your anger in*Don’t get physical *Practice confidence*Take charge of your life*Talk about your problems*Find (true) friends