Teasing, Bullying, Harassment

What are the different types of teasing behavior?

• playful teasing, hurtful teasing, sarcastic teasing

• friendly teasing

• jovial teasing

• aggressive teasing

How does bullying affect its victims?

• Bullying has no impact on its victims

• Bullying makes victims stronger and more resilient

• Bullying affects its victims by causing low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and in severe cases, suicidal thoughts.

• Victims of bullying become more popular and well-liked

What strategies can be implemented to prevent harassment in schools?

• Implement clear anti-harassment policies, provide education on respectful behavior, promote open communication channels for reporting incidents, conduct regular training for staff and students, and enforce strict consequences for offenders.

• Encourage retaliation against the harasser

• Blame the victim for the harassment

• Ignore the issue and hope it goes away

What role do bystanders play in stopping bullying?

• Bystanders can join in and bully the victim

• Bystanders can ignore the situation and walk away

• Bystanders can laugh and encourage the bully

• Bystanders can intervene, support the victim, and report the incident.

Give examples of verbal teasing behavior.

• Ignoring, praising, apologizing

• Name-calling, sarcasm, teasing about physical appearance, making jokes at someone's expense

Discuss the long-term effects of bullying on mental health.

• Bullying leads to increased self-esteem

• Bullying can lead to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trust issues, relationship difficulties, and ongoing emotional distress.

• Bullying has no impact on mental health

• Bullying improves trust in relationships

Explain the importance of creating a safe environment in schools to prevent harassment.

• Schools should focus on academics only, and safety measures are unnecessary.

• Creating a safe environment in schools is important to prevent harassment as it promotes respect, trust, inclusivity, and reduces the likelihood of bullying and discrimination.

• Harassment in schools is inevitable, so creating a safe environment won't make a difference.

• Creating a safe environment in schools is not important as students should learn to deal with harassment on their own.

How can bystanders support victims of bullying?

• Laugh along with the bully

• Ignore the situation

• Blame the victim

• Intervene, offer emotional support, report to a trusted adult, stand up against the behavior

Describe physical teasing behavior.

• Physical teasing behavior includes cooking, cleaning, and gardening.

• Physical teasing behavior includes actions like poking, tickling, or playfully pushing someone.

• Physical teasing behavior consists of reading, writing, and studying.

• Physical teasing behavior involves singing, dancing, and painting.

What are the emotional consequences of being bullied?

• Emotional consequences of being bullied include low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, feelings of helplessness, and suicidal thoughts.

• Enhanced social skills

• Improved mental health

• Increased confidence