I.D. the Bully. I.D. the Victim.
How to identify a bully and a victim.
Identifying the Bully- They often begin teasing other children in different ways by spreading rumors, name calling, making remarks about who they are (culture, religion, ethnicity, physical appearance)
- They select a target and may tell others to stop being friends with them and pick on them when they're upset. - Physically abuse other children by kicking, pushing and tripping. - They may take their possessions and hide them or demand money. - They become bossy and manipulate other children to do things they may not want to do. - They are hot-tempered and have a low tolerance for frustration. - They have difficulty conforming to rules, become aggressive towards adults and act impulsively. - They like putting others down and fighting. (Kuther, 2005, 4-5) |
Identifying the Victim- They tell no one what is happening to them mostly out of shame, fear or the feeling of hopelessness.
- Their behavior changes they become withdrawn, anxious, preoccupied, loss of interest in school and their favorite activities. - From physical bullying they can come home with unexplainable bruises and scratches. - They loose their appetite, loose their possessions continuously. - They become reluctant to go to school and when they do they take extensive routes to school (the long way). - They take many trips to the school nurse and often have headaches and stomachaches in the morning. - They become sensitive about sharing their school day with anyone and often feel lonely. (Kuther, 2005, 3-4) |