bullying

Everyday

1. Bullying is when someone hurts, frightens or leaves out another person on purpose, again and again, often because they think they are stronger. tree →
2. As part of the verb, bullying means treating someone like this now. tree →

In the lessons

In school and feelings lessons, bullying can be physical (hitting, pushing), verbal (name-calling, teasing), social (leaving out, spreading rumours) or online (cyberbullying — mean messages or posts). What to do: tell a trusted adult, keep evidence of online bullying, stay with friends; bystanders can help by not joining in and reporting it. Bullying is never the victim's fault. A one-off argument between equals is not bullying.

Examples

• Bullying is never okay. tree →
• Tell a teacher if someone is bullying you. tree →
• Our school has a rule against bullying. tree →
• Leaving someone out on purpose can be bullying. tree →
• Cyberbullying happens online. tree →
• He stopped bullying after the teacher spoke to him. tree →
• If you see bullying, don't join in — get help. tree →
• It's not your fault if you are being bullied. tree →

Note

Spelled with double l: bully, bullied, bullying. A «bully» is a person who bullies. Key idea: bullying is repeated and on purpose; that is how it differs from a single fight or joke. «Anti-bullying» means against bullying.