Foreign Literature About Bullying

Chapter I

The Problem

Introduction

Is Bullying is Cool? Or Bullying is not Cool? If You are Bullying you might think if bullying is fun or makes you cool, but think about it. What’s fun or cool about hurting someone? Name calling, tripping someone, laughing at them, leaving them out, ignoring them—it really says more about you than them. Think about new ways to respond that don’t involve bullying. Bullying means hurting someone else on purpose. It might seem like maybe you are just having some fun, that unless someone is crying, that no one is being hurt. But even when there are no tears, kids are getting hurt. When someone is hurt - they feel sad, scared, and alone.

Bullying is never cool. Using cruel words or your fists to bring someone down is never going to bring you up. Sometimes kids that bully get control just because the other kids are scared of them, not because they want to be their friend. Someone might bully because they: are looking for attention. Bullying will get you attention—the kind you don’t want. Students who bully often get sent to the principal’s office, are not allowed to go out at recess, may have to stay after school, or are sometimes not allowed to come to school at all. How about seeking positive attention by helping someone? Someone might bully because they: have been bullied by someone else. Bullying someone else will not make it better. Hurting someone is never the answer. In fact, it will probably make things worse as you will be seen as the problem. It is important to tell someone what is happening, so that they can help make it stop. You can stop yourself from bullying. It’s important that you stop bullying. Here’s how to show you’re really in control. Find an adult you trust and start talking. Whether it’s your mom or dad, a teacher, school counselor, or another trusted grown-up, tell them about what’s going on and ask for help. You can deal with the reasons you bully and find better ways to treat others. You want cool?...