They might not know it, but kids who bully are hurting themselves, too. It is important to understand why kids bully so that we can help them stop. (7 minutes)
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Use these cyberbullying scenarios to discuss what the characters did right and what they could have done better. (For more information on this activity see page 15 of the facilitator’s guide.)
Bystander’s Response
Kids role play different ways to intervene in a bullying situation. (For more information on this activity see page 13 of Facilitators Guide.)
Some kids may try to use friendship as a way to bully. This behavior can be difficult to detect. Kids with disabilities may have an especially difficult time detecting who is a friend and who is not. This activity is designed to help kids detect when friendship is used in hurtful way. (For more information on this activity see Including Kids With Disabilities In Bullying Prevention Guide page 11.)