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Welcome to Kid's Corner - Little Hybrids

What is Bullying?

Teasing or name calling.
Threatening someone, or making someone do things they don't want to.
Taking or damaging someones property.
Hitting or kicking someone.
Sending nasty text and email messages
Playing unkind practical jokes on someone.
Making someone feel uncomfortable or scared.
Ignoring someone or deliberately leaving them out of things.
Saying or writing nasty things about someone.
Saying racist or sexist things.

I AM BEING BULLIED WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT?

Tell someone what is happening - someone you feel you can trust, maybe a parent, a relative, a teacher or a youth leader. It's harder for a bully to pick on you if they know you have someone to support you. And telling is not "grassing" - you have a right to be, and feel, safe!

What you should do if you are being bullied?

Write down what happens and the dates, places and times when it happens
Think up some replies to comments that the bullies are making.
Stay in a group - a bully is less likely to pick on you if they know you are not on your own
Try and find out why you are being bullied, and work out if there is anything you could do differently to stop it happening
Don't keep it to yourself - it's ok to share your worries. Speak to your friends, parents or a teacher
If they don't understand how bad you feel, don't give up. Keep on trying, or think of someone else you can talk to
It's important to find someone to talk to - they can help you think about what to do next
Walk away - don't worry if others think you're running away; it's more difficult for a bully to pick on someone who won't stand still!
Come along to a Hybrid class and we will teach you how to stay safe and protect yourself.