In Children

By:
Neelika
(P2008CS1019)
Vaishali
(P2008CS1038)
What Is Bullying?

Physical or psychological intimidation that
occurs repeatedly over time
Bullying can be
One person making fun of another.
One person trying to beat up another.
A group of people ganging up against
others.

3 types of bullying
Physical Bullying Verbal Bullying Relationship Bullying
Hitting, Kicking, or
Pushing someone
Stealing, Hiding or
ruining someone's
things
Making someone do
something he or she
doesn't want to do
Name calling
Teasing
Insulting
Refusing to talk to
someone
Spreading lies and
rumors about someone
Making someone feel
left out or rejected
Who Are Bullies?
Children who bully
typically
demonstrate a
strong sense of
self-esteem
They like to feel
powerful and in
control
Who Are Bullies? (continued)
Bullies often come from homes that use physical
punishment to discipline.
Something or someone is making them feel
insecure. Therefore they bully to make themselves
feel better.
They might not feel like they are getting enough
attention from parents or teachers.
They might have watched their parents or older
siblings get their way by being angry and pushy.
Maybe they are also bullied.
They might be spoiled by their parents.
Who Are The Victims of
Bullying?
Children who are bullied are
often insecure and have low self-
esteem
They are unlikely to defend
themselves
They tend to be weaker than
their peers
Who Are The Victims of
Bullying? Contd
Children who are bullied perceive
parent or teacher intervention to be
ineffective and are unlikely to report
the problem
Cyberbullying
This is the modern extension of bullying.
This occurs via the Internet, mobile phones
or other cyber technology.
An individual or group uses electronic
technologies to facilitate deliberate and
repeated harassment or threat to an
individual or group.


This can include:
sending malicious text, e-mail, or instant
messages
posting defamatory pictures or messages about
others in blogs or on websites
using someone elses user name to spread
rumours or lies about someone.

More commonly, students are using sites
such as Facebook to carry out bullying
tactics.

Cyberbullying
Cyber bullying typically starts at
about 9 years of age and usually ends
after 14 years of age.
After 14, it takes the form of cyber
or sexual harassment due to nature
of acts and age of actors.
Cyberbullying
Possible reasons for being a
Target
The bully or the target are either
smaller or bigger than most kids their
age.
The target may be a minority.
May have a disability.
Maybe have a name that is not
ordinary.

If you get anxious or upset easily.
If you usually are alone and don't
have many friends.
If you don't have a lot of confidence
and don't stand up for yourself.


Possible reasons for being a
Target
Typical Adult Responses
To Bullying
Bullying is often perceived as a
harmless rite of passage that all
children will experience
Unless bullying is likely to lead to
physical injury, many adults believe it
is best left to be resolved by children
and their peers
Long-Term Implications of
Bullying
Children who are bullies are likely
experience legal or criminal problems
as adults
Children can carry bullying behaviors
into adulthood and experience
difficulty in forming and maintaining
relationships
Long-Term Implications
of Being Bullied
Children who are bullied often
experience low self-esteem and
depression even into adulthood
Children who are bullied perceive
school as an unsafe place and are
likely to miss more days of school
than their peers, as a result their
education is negatively affected
Ways to avoid future
bullying
Dont bring expensive things or money
to school.
Label your belongings with permanent
marker in case they get stolen.
Avoid unsupervised areas.
Sit near the bus driver on the bus or
walk with a teacher to class.

More ways to avoid future
bullying
Act confident. Hold
your head up, stand up
straight, and make eye
contact.
Dont walk alone, travel
with at least one other
person.
Avoid places where
bullying happens.

Responding To The Problem
Of Bullying
Develop a school-wide bullying policy to:
raise awareness of teachers and
administrators
create a framework for responding to
bullying
improve overall school environment
ensure change is occurring in the classroom
empower students through programs
such as peer counseling, mediation,
or conflict resolution
Responding To The Problem
Of Bullying
Develop a school-wide bullying policy
Implement classroom curriculum:
Develop classroom rules against bullying
Develop cooperative learning projects that
encourage teamwork and reduce social isolation
Create activities or assignments that teach
problem-solving or conflict-resolution skills
Participate in role-playing or other activities to
help children understand the perspectives of
others and identify feelings

Responding To
The Problem Of
Bullying
Develop a school-wide bullying policy
Implement classroom curriculum
Raise awareness of bullying:
Allow students to fill out surveys to better
understand their perspective of bullying
Inform caregivers of bullying
policies/curriculum through conferences,
newsletters, or PTA meetings
Encourage parent involvement in anti-bullying
initiatives

For More Information
About Bullying Visit:
National Parent information Network
www.npin.org
Educators for Social Responsibility
www.benjerry.com/esr/about~esr.html
Bullying in Schools and What to do About it
http://www.education.unisa.edu.au/bullying
Anti-Bullying Network
http://www.antibullying.net
Thank You