What Is Bullying?

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Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by words or actions on purpose, usually more than once, feels bad because of it, and has a hard time stopping what is happening to them.

Bullying can be:

Physical

hitting
pushing and shoving
fighting
tripping
yelling at someone
making rude gestures
taking or breaking another person’s things

Emotional

name calling
making fun of someone
laughing at someone
leaving someone out on purpose
starting rumors or telling lies about someone
sending mean messages on a computer or cell phone
trying to make someone feel bad about who they are

Where Does Bullying Happen?

Bullying can happen anywhere. It can occur in your neighborhood, while going to school, at school, and while on-line.

What is Cyberbullying?

Using technology—internet, email, cell phones, social media, pictures— to hurt or harm someone else.

Includes:

Sending mean text messages
Posting statements online that are unkind or not true
Sending or posting pictures that are not yours to share
Making negative comments online about someone
Agreeing with someone who posts something hurtful

Bullying is never okay, cool, or acceptable.

No one EVER deserves to be bullied.