Even though October is National Bullying Awareness Month, it seems that bullies are here to stay. Here is how we teach our students to stand up to the bully’s of the world. Remember, your child’s safety is more important then the bully’s feelings…
#1 use your mind (make smart decisions)
Safe habits
Seat belt, look both ways before crossing, avoid bullies, never dive into water until you know how deep it is, think of ways to make friends with bullies
polite greeting (builds internal strength)
#2 use your words, CALM Cool down, assert yourself, look the bully in the eye mean it! Leave me alone!!!!!!
Take 3 deep breathes
Why would you say that
Are you trying to hurt my feelings
I want you to leave me alone
I want you to stop picking on me NOW
Did you really just say that?
I consider you a friend and would never say that to you
That didn’t make a bit any sense
#3 use your legs
If you can’t talk yourself out walk away. Pretend the bully is invisible
When is the good time to run
#4 ask for help
Difference between being a tattle tale or reporting
expressing feelings
Your safety is more important than their feelings
#5 defend yourself
Last on your list if nothing else works
Warrior stance
Tiger eyes
Lions roar
Power palms
Report immediately