Bully Brochure

 Make sure your child knows how to Maze Way

identify bullying. Ask for help. You may not have the
 Teach your child to be assertive. Teach tools or authority to put a stop to
bullying but someone you know does.
him/her to express feelings clearly, say

no when he/she feels pressured, to stand

up without being aggressive and walk

away from uncomfortable situations.
 Know the warning signs. Children who

experience persistent bullying may

exhibit a few symptoms- unhappy,

frequent crying, withdrawal, sleeping

problems, poor concentration, not

wanting to go to school, sudden drop in

grades etc.
 Model how to treat others with respect,

kindness and empathy.
 Engage your child in activities that they

enjoy.
 Keep communication open.
 Encourage courageous behavior.
 It is important for children to see their

parents and the school working together

with a shared vision to help them feel

safe and happy at school.
 Maintain regular contact with teachers

and share important information about

how your child is feeling.
 Reassure your child to see the positive

aspects of school life.

Bullying is when someone intentionally says • Do not be a Bullying Bystander! • They know that it is not right to hurt
or does unkind or hurtful things to another • Be a friend. Invite the person being
person who finds it difficult to defend anyone in any way and are aware of the
herself or himself. It happens more than bullied to join your group of friends.
once over a period of time. Bullies • Interrupt the bullying. Speak up. You could consequences of bullying.
intimidate and attempt to gain power over • They have good social skills. They are
the other person. say something like, “that is not cool’, “do
you feel good when you make someone else happy with their friends and don’t feel
• Verbal bullying: Teasing, inappropriate feel bad ?”.
comments, threatening to cause harm, • Inform an adult. the need to bully.
making fun, calling names. • They are too engaged to think about it.
• Avoid places where you are alone.
•Physical bullying: Hitting, kicking, pushing, • Get away as soon as you can and move to a Students who are involved in various
Taking, hiding or damaging someone’s things.
place where there are your peers or activities of their interest are usually
•Social bullying: coercing others to leave adults.
someone out either directly or by spreading • Stay calm and confident. Act and feel as not interested in bullying.
nasty rumors. if the bully has no power over you. • They choose to treat others the way
• Even if you feel scared within, do not let
•Cyber Bullying: is bullying that takes over the bully know it. they want to be treated.
digital devices. • Remind yourself that you are brave.
• Go to your parents, your teachers and tell
•They think that they are tough and strong. them what’s going on.
•They don’t like who they are. • Do not fight back physically or verbally as
•To hide their own fears. it will only make the situation worse.
•They may be imitating others who bully. • Remember that bullying is about the bully.
•They are unhappy. Although you are getting impacted but it
•They think this will make them popular. says nothing about you.
• Remind yourself that you are worthy of
respect and NO ONE can take that away
from you.

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Ask for help. You may not have the
tools or authority to put a stop to
bullying but someone you know does.

 Make sure your child knows how to Inside Fold under
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identify bullying.
 Teach your child to be assertive. Teach

him/her to express feelings clearly, say

no when he/she feels pressured, to stand

up without being aggressive and walk

away from uncomfortable situations.
 Know the warning signs. Children who

experience persistent bullying may

exhibit a few symptoms- unhappy,

frequent crying, withdrawal, sleeping

problems, poor concentration, not

wanting to go to school, sudden drop in

grades etc.
 Model how to treat others with respect,

kindness and empathy.
 Engage your child in activities that they

enjoy.
 Keep communication open.
 Encourage courageous behavior.
 It is important for children to see their

parents and the school working together

with a shared vision to help them feel

safe and happy at school.
 Maintain regular contact with teachers

and share important information about

how your child is feeling.
 Reassure your child to see the positive

aspects of school life.

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