BULLYING
Are you guilty of behaving like a bully?
Make a change! Bullying is a CHOICE.
Bullying and putting others down is not a positive way to feel better about
yourself. It might seem like a good idea when you’re feeling insecure, but it
doesn’t work.
It may seem harmless to call another person a cruel name, but it’s not
harmless. Words have power. Words have the power to hurt or help.
Build yourself up by doing random acts of kindness for others. You will feel
better about yourself and make another person feel good at the same time.
You may even start a true friendship with another person.
Teasing or Bullying?
Do you playfully tease your friends? Does that make you a bully?
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Ask yourself this question:
What is my intent?
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Are you trying tomake the other person feel lesser, small, or intimidated?
If yes, thenmake a change.
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Or are you trying to make the person laugh and have a good time?
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What is the person’s response? Did you bring a genuine smile
to his or her face? Or are you the only one laughing?
Warning:
Be careful with playful teasing. It can be received as bullying.
Put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Apologize if your “fun”goes too far.
The Golden Rule
Treat others the way
you want to be treated.
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