BULLYING ADVICE FOR KIDS! ^_^

What is bullying?

Bullying can mean many different things and people have described bullying as:

being called names

being put down or humiliated

being teased

being pushed or pulled about

having money and other possessions taken or messed about with

having rumours spread about you

being ignored and left out

being hit, kicked or physically hurt

being threatened or intimidated

WHAT YOU CAN DO

The most important thing is to do something. Sometimes bullying stops quickly, but doing nothing means it may continue until someone is seriously upset or hurt. That could be you, or the bullies may find someone else to pick on.

The school can act to stop bullying - if they know it is happening.

TALK to someone you trust, such as a teacher, parent, older relative or friend.

Be persistent. If the first person you talk to doesn't help, DON'T GIVE UP. Speak to someone else.

If you can, WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING that has been said or done to hurt you. Be careful only to write down things that have really happened. Try to write down how you feel. When you have found someone you can trust, discuss what you have written with that person.

Whoever you talk to, ASK that person not to do anything without telling you about it first. You have a right to know what is being done for you and to say whether you think it is a good idea or not.

If you find it difficult to talk to an adult, ask one of your FRIENDS to go with you, or ask someone to talk to an adult for you.

You could telephone CHILDLINE'S SPECIAL BULLYING HELPLINE on 0800 44 11 11. The call is free and they are there to offer help and advice. They will not normally tell anyone else what you have talked about unless you agree.