(K – 5 grade)

Fear of bullies is a major concern of young children. One out of every seven children is either a bully or the victim of a bully at some time.

Is it ever okay to be mean or nasty?

No. You need to treat everyone nicely – the way you want to be treated.

Should you call people names that make them feel bad?

No. Name-calling is not okay. Some names you think are funny may hurt other people’s feelings.

What is a bully?

A bully is a person who picks on you or pushes you around.

What does a bully do?

Bullies tease, act tough, and sometimes hurt your feelings. Bullies try to scare you. Sometimes they push you around, hurt you, call you mean names, or take things from you.

Through discussion, bring out the importance of such ideas as:

	Walking straight and tall as though he or she is not afraid.
	Sticking with a group of friends. Because bullies may be less likely to act out in a crowd.
	Saying, "I don’t like it when you do that!"
	Telling a trusted adult

PARENTS - KEEP IN MIND THE GUIDELINES LISTED ABOVE ARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. You should always report any problems that occur at school or the bus stop to the appropriate school official or law enforcement agency.