Bullying - What is it and what can you do about it?
Useful Links
Stress and Anxiety in Teenagers
There4me - Advice site for teenagers
Chatdanger a site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online
ThinkUknow advice about cyber-bullying
Bullying can mean different things:-
- Being called names
- Being teased
- Being pushed or pulled about
- Being hit or attacked
- Having your bag or other possessions taken and thrown around
- Having rumours spread about you
- Being ignored or left out
- Being forced to hand over money or possessions
- Being attacked or teased because of your religion or colour
- Being attacked or teased or called names because of your sexuality
How to beat bullying – Childline's Top Ten Tips:-
- Don’t ignore bullying – it won’t go away on it’s own and it may get worse
- Tell someone you trust – such as a teacher, parent or friend
- Remember it’s not your fault. No ondeserves to be bullied
- Keep a record – and save the nasty text or e-mails that you have been sent
- Try to stay away from the bullies or stay with a group when you don’t feel safe
- Ask your mates to look out for you
- Try not to retaliate – you could get into trouble or hurt
- Check your school’s anti-bullying policy – (updated one to be launched soon)
- Try to act more confident – even if you don’t feel it!
- Call Childline for extra help on 0800 1111