Kids: Help Put an End to Bullying
Walk Away
By standing and watching bullying, you’re encouraging it. Walk away as soon as you see something mean, nasty or threatening happening, and then go and get help!
Recognize Bullying
Bullying comes in many different forms — all equally painful and wrong. Whether it’s hitting or pushing; ridiculing or calling names; ignoring or spreading nasty rumours, don’t put up with bullying in your school or community. It makes everyone feel bad.
Keep Track of Places
Work with friends to take note of places where bullying occurs. Pass this information on to teachers, playground officers, bus drivers, any grown-up — they want to help!
Define Cool
Spread the word in your school or community that bullying isn’t acceptable. Once the word catches on, it won’t be long before everyone realizes that bullying isn’t cool.
Speak Up
State clearly to the bully that you and your friends won’t be involved in any bullying. When someone is bullying someone else, speak up and tell them that bullying is wrong. If it doesn’t feel safe, get help.
Help the Victim
Make an effort to get to know kids who are picked on. If they seem sad or worried, tell them there is help available — they can tell a parent, teacher, or coach or they can call Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868. Ask them to join you. Be sure they’re not alone.
Bullies need Help, Too
Be firm that bullying is wrong, but don’t ever be mean to the bully. Most times, bullies are bullies because they’re unhappy inside. Remember — they need help and understanding too.
Choose Your Friends Wisely
Make it clear to your friends that you will not put up with bullying. Refuse to spend time with people who are mean to others.
Share the Responsibility
Everyone has a responsibility to help stop bullying. Spread the word that bullying isn’t cool. Support victims. Speak up or get help when you see it happening. Make sure you’re doing your part.
Be a Leader of Cool
Take steps to stop bullying in your school. Talk to your teacher or principal and ask for help in setting up a “Say No to Bullying” campaign.