"Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change." -William Arthur Ward
The goal of educators isn't to overload students with information to pass their upcoming exams but to help them appreciate the knowledge they are presented with and work towards becoming better, more well-rounded citizens.
Education helps free our minds and makes us realise that despite the differences in skin colour, language, and culture, we all want the same things, and we are more alike as humans than we are different.
Also, education equips young students with knowledge that proves to be helpful to deal with challenges that might come up. Such as? Well, many children and teens worldwide have to put up with bullying and the negative consequences that it brings. Though it is almost impossible to rid this wicked world of bullies thoroughly, teachers and parents can do their best to equip youth with the tools they need to deal with bullying and its various forms.
Without further ado, in today's article, we shall focus on some interesting characteristics of bullying, the distinct types of bullies present, and a beneficial guide to aid young students stand up to bullies now and forever!
Interesting Statistics About Bullying
Whether you're an adult, a senior citizen, a child, or a teenager, and you have come across this article, it's safe to say that you have been negatively affected by harmful comments or behaviour from one of your peers. A person who possesses an abusive attitude and takes pleasure in harming others is known as a bully.
Unfortunately, bullying is a significant issue in primary and elementary schools across the United Kingdom. Therefore, many well-intentioned organisations and individuals have surveyed students from years past to provide us with exciting information about bullying in schools with the hope that becoming aware of the harmful consequences of bullying will cause all persons to do their best to prevent and drastically reduce it.
The list mentioned below features some intriguing and somewhat concerning facts about bullying in the UK:
- More than half of people under the age of 25 have experienced some form of bullying during their formative years,
- People with physical disabilities are much more common to become the victims of bullying than those without physical disabilities,
- More than a third of bullying victims develop anxiety and depression,
- Bullying is not an identity. It's a behaviour that is learned,
- 25% and more of people who are the victims of cyberbullying have had suicidal thoughts.
The previously mentioned details are brought to you from the research findings of Ditch the Label. Question: are facts about bullying meant to scare people? Not. By being aware of the realities, persons across the UK become more sensitive to the severity of bullying, leading to a society that cares more about each other.
A Successful Guide to Deal with Bullying in the School Environment
As we have mentioned various times throughout this article (and we will continue to discuss), being prepared and educating yourself about bullying is the best way to put up with it and prevent it. Thankfully, in recent years, educational entities and other organisations have provided invaluable information about dealing with bullying and bullies.
The advice from experienced ones has proven to be invaluable and has assisted many students in talking freely about the moments when they were bullied and what helped them get through and see the light at the end of the tunnel.
We shall consider ten brilliant tips that can guide us to deal with bullying in the school environment.
Walk Away
While it may seem harder said than done, simply walking away from a bully shows that you are in a position of power and that their hurtful insults and demeaning comments are not going to ruin your day.
Walking away is highly effective since most bullies want a reaction from their victims and will only continue bugging them if they are visibly hurt by the intimidation.
Stay Well Surrounded
Rather than isolating yourself (which is probably what you want to do), it's a great idea to establish a buddy system and ensure that you are never alone but, instead, surrounded by friends who have your back at all times. Why's that? Bullies tend to prefer bullying a person when they are alone since this empowers them.
So, stick close to your friends and let them know who has been bullying you so that they can help you out.
Prepare Some Comeback Lines
A fantastic bit of practical help is having some comeback lines prepared to say to the bully when they strike with their attacks. Such as? The following list mentions some helpful comebacks:
- Do you feel better now?
- Let's move on!
- You finally found something funny to say?
- I'm not sure why you keep saying these things about me, but I don't care.
- Enough!
- Why are you talking to me?
- Here we go again. This is boring. Let me know when you're done.
- I've been called worse from better.
- Wow, did you come up with that all by yourself?
- Pardon me, but you seem to think that I care.
The previously mentioned comebacks are courtesy of Stomp Out Bullying, and they are guaranteed to frustrate your bully into leaving you alone.
Talk to a Trusted Adult
The worst thing that you can do when being bullied is to keep it to yourself. While you may feel embarrassed and down-hearted, it's necessary to talk to a trusted friend, parent, teacher, or someone else. Not only will you feel lighter after sharing your worries with another person, but you will also, most likely, receive helpful advice on how to deal with the bully who is tormenting you.
At school, you should let a teacher or a supervisor know about your situation since they will keep an eye out for you.
Also, it's worth stating that you shouldn't feel embarrassed since many persons have dealt with bullying, and it isn't taboo.
Avoid the Bully
If you are being bullied by the same person or group of people, you are probably aware of their schedule and habits by now. This can serve as an advantage since you will be better prepared to avoid the bully and stay far away from them.
Avoiding the bully shouldn't be viewed as a sign of cowardice but rather as a form of self-preservation since you'll be avoiding unnecessary insults that make you feel terrible about yourself.
Speak with Courage
By showing courage and confidence, you are likely to make the bully look ridiculous in front of you and others. A few well-chosen moments of faith destabilise the bully since they thought they were picking on someone weaker than they are.
Inside you might feel tired to show courage but remember that it only takes a little bit of confidence on a few occasions to make the bully leave you alone.
Put Yourself in Their Shoes
While you may not want to sympathise with the person making your life difficult, it is necessary to see the bigger picture not to take things so personally. So, ask yourself the following questions about the person who is bullying you:
- What's their home life like?
- Do they seem happy?
- Are they struggling with their grades?
- Are they the victims of intimidation?
By putting yourself in the shoes of your bully, you will feel happier knowing that you're not personally to blame and that there may be challenging situations in your life. While we are in no way excusing the bully's actions, you could say that sympathising is a coping mechanism to help the victim.
Throw the Bully Off
Instead of shaking with fear, there are some helpful suggestions to implement to throw the bully off your tracks. Such as? Be friendly and ask thoughtful questions to the bully. By not focusing on the bully's abusive behaviour and, instead, guiding your attention towards showing kindness, the intimidator will be thrown off his game and might stop bugging you.
Also, you might try saying something funny that could lighten the mood and lead to a better conversation.
Stay Positive
Instead of thinking that you're the problem and that you need to change, try to stay optimistic and avoid depressive thoughts by focusing on your good qualities and that just because the bully can't see them, that doesn't mean they are any less valuable.
Having a positive and joyful attitude will prevent anxious thoughts and feelings of low self-esteem.
Get as Many Tips and Tricks as Possible
Dealing with a bully is no easy task, but, thankfully, many have been in the same position you are currently in, and they have written about it on websites and blogs online. Why? To raise awareness and to provide helpful tips for those who are being mistreated at school.
So, don't underestimate the power of helpful advice and how it can guide you. Spend your time making the situation better instead of feeling hopeless; you are strong!
Some Things You Should NOT Do When Being Bullied
While there are plenty of things that you can do to make yourself feel empowered and stand up for yourself against a harmful bully, there are also some things that you should avoid doing at all costs. Such as? Without further delay, the following are some of the top things NOT to do when dealing with a bully at school:
- Retaliate and bully someone else in return,
- Keep the bullying to yourself and think that you can deal with it alone,
- Self-harm yourself because you feel that there is no way out of your situation,
- Think that you deserve to be bullied,
- Skip school or activities that you love because the bully will be there.
By doing your best to control your situation and apply practical advice, you can victoriously overcome a bully's attacks before it starts to affect you personally.
In conclusion, we are confident that you will find helpful information in today's article to stand up and stand your ground against a bully or bullies. You got this!
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