WHAT IS BULLYING?

•Bullying is a mean, hurtful behavior that occurs

repeatedly in a relationship with an imbalance of
power or strength. It takes many forms — verbal,
physical, relational, and cyberbullying.
4 Common Types of Bullying:

1.VERBAL BULLYING
Bullying with cruel spoken words,
involves ongoing name-calling, threatening,
and making disrespectful comments about
someone's attributes (appearance, religion,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation,
etc.).
Signs of verbal bullying

• Children may withdraw, become moody, or show a

change in appetite. They may tell you something hurtful
that someone said about them and ask you if you think
it's true.
What to do:
• First, teach your kids about respect. Through your own behavior,
reinforce how everyone deserves to be treated well. Stress self-
respect, and help your kids to appreciate their strengths.
2. PHYSICAL BULLYING

Bullying with aggressive

physical intimidation, involves
repeated hitting, kicking,
tripping, blocking, pushing, and
touching in unwanted and
inappropriate ways.
Signs of physical bullying

• Many children don't tell their parents when it happens,

so watch for possible warning signs like unexplained
cuts, scratches or bruises, missing or damaged clothes,
or frequent complaints of headaches and stomachaches.
What to do:

• Many children don't tell their parents when it happens,

so watch for possible warning signs like unexplained
cuts, scratches or bruises, missing or damaged clothes,
or frequent complaints of headaches and stomachaches.
3. RELATIONAL BULLYING

• Bullying with exclusionary

tactics, involves deliberately
preventing someone from joining
or being part of a group, whether
it's at a lunch table, game, sport,
or social activity.
Signs of Relational Bullying

• Watch for mood changes, withdrawal from peer groups, and a

shift toward being alone more than usual. Girls are more
likely than boys to experience social exclusion, nonverbal, or
emotional intimidation. The pain can be as strong as physical
bullying and last even longer.
What to do:

• Make it a nightly routine to talk with your kids about how

their day went. Help them find things that make them happy,
point out their positive qualities, and make sure they know
there are people who love and care about them. Focus on
developing their talents and interests in music, arts,
athletics, reading, and after-school activities so your kids
build relationships outside of school.
 4. CYBERBULLYING

• Bullying in cyberspace, involves

haranguing someone by spreading
mean words, lies, and false rumors
through e-mails, text messages, and
social media posts. Sexist, racist, and
homophobic messages create a
hostile atmosphere, even when not
directly targeting your child.
Signs of cyberbullying

• Watch to see if your child spends more time online (visiting

social media pages or texting) but appears to be sad and
anxious afterward. Even though she's reading painful things
on her computer, tablet, or phone, this may be her only
social outlet. Also take note if she has trouble sleeping, begs
to stay home from school, or withdraws from activities she
once loved.
 What to do:
• Mean messages can be distributed anonymously and quickly, leading to 24/7
cyberbullying, so first establish household rules for internet safety. Agree on age-
appropriate time limits. Know the popular and potentially abusive sites, apps,
and digital devices before your kids use them. Let your kids know you will be
monitoring their online activities. Tell them that if they experience cyberbullying,
they shouldn't engage, respond, or forward it.
• Instead, they should inform you so you can print out the offending messages,
including the dates and times of when they were received. Report cyberbullying
to the school and to the online service provider. If the cyberbullying escalates to
include threats and sexually explicit messages, also contact local law
enforcement.
 EFFECTS OF BULLYING
• Bullying can affect everyone—
those who are bullied, those who
bully, and those who witness
bullying. Bullying is linked to
many negative outcomes
including impacts on mental
health, substance use, and
suicide. It is important to talk to
kids to determine whether
bullying—or something else—is a
concern.
 KIDS WHO ARE BULLIED

Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health
issues. Kids who are bullied are more likely to experience:
• Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in
sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy.
These issues may persist into adulthood.
• Health complaints
• Decreased academic achievement—gpa and standardized test scores—and school
participation. They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school.
 KIDS WHO BULLY OTHERS

Kids who bully others can also engage in violent and other risky behaviors
into adulthood. Kids who bully are more likely to:
• Abuse alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as adults
• Get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of school
• Engage in early sexual activity
• Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults
• Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or children as adults
 BYSTANDERS

Kids who witness bullying are more likely to:

• Have increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs
• Have increased mental health problems, including depression and
anxiety
• Miss or skip school
 HOW TO PREVENT BULLYING
• Parents, school staff, and other caring adults have a role to play in preventing bullying.
They can:
• Help kids understand bullying. Talk about what bullying is and how to stand up to it safely.
Tell kids bullying is unacceptable. Make sure kids know how to get help.

• Keep the lines of communication open. Check in with kids often. Listen to them. Know their
friends, ask about school, and understand their concerns.
• Encourage kids to do what they love. Special activities, interests, and hobbies can boost
confidence, help kids make friends, and protect them from bullying behavior.
• Model how to treat others with kindness and respect.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10627

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY

SCHOOLS TO ADOPT POLICIES TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS
THE ACTS OF BULLYING IN THEIR INSTITUTIONS
 Known as "ANTI-BULLYING ACT OF 2013".