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Is Bullying Normal?
If you are being bullied, there are people around you who have been through something similar and can help you. Chances are, they are sitting right next to you.
People who are bullied sometimes feel alone, isolated and that no �one understands.
Be Yourself or Fit in?
If your friend has changed their personality recently, talk to them about �the change.
Remind them that �you like them for �their inner qualities like kindness or humour rather than the superficial qualities that bullies may target.
Bullies often pick on people who are different to them in some way.
This can cause people to try and change who they are so they fit in.
Why Become a Bully?
Bullies may feel upset, angry or powerless so they control other people.
They might feel jealous or that putting others �down will help �them feel better about themselves.
Sometimes they might not know what they are doing is wrong. They may have even been bullied themselves �in the past and still feel hurt.
If your friend is bullying someone, encourage them to work through their feelings by talking, writing or being creative and active.
You may try to support the person being picked on by saying no to the bully.
Why is Bullying a Problem?
If you are being bullied, telling someone can help you work out ways to stop it.
You might feel unsafe, worried or begin to dislike yourself or others.
Being bullied can cause you to struggle to sleep, eat, pay attention and enjoy your life.
You are being brave and strong by telling an adult.
You could also feel shy and hopeless or become angry and defensive.
Pay attention and help your friends by noticing changes, listening and asking what you can do to help.
How Can We Stop Bullying?
Encourage people to be themselves rather than all the same.
Become okay with changing your mind, apologising and forgiving others.
Be the person who changes someone else’s day by saying “Hey, do you want to play with us?”
Spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself most �of the time.
When you’re feeling angry or upset, take some time to cool off and take deep breaths.