Students learn about bullying prevention strategies. Ask them about the "Stop Walk Talk" strategy!

• Teasing and Bullying are Different
  • How is teasing different from bullying? Can you think of a time teasing turned into bullying?
• What To Do When You See Bullying
  • The video gave a lot of examples of what you can do when you see bullying. Which one did you like most?
  • Can you think of a time that you saw bullying? What could you do if it happens again?
• When Online Gaming Gets Mean
  • Have you ever had an experience when someone was mean during an online game? If so, what did you do?
  • Why do you think people are mean online?
• Digital Awareness for Parents
• Digital Safety- Parents Can Prevent Cyberbullying
• 18 Tips to Stop Cyberbullying

Bullying vs. Conflict: What's the Difference?

An important distinction to make between bullying and normal conflict is the intent behind the action. In one way or another, conflict is a part of everyday experience. It's a disagreement or argument in which both sides express their views. People may get frustrated and angry with each other, but typically it doesn't make them feel unsafe or threatened. Bullying, on the other hand, is one-sided behavior meant to intentionally hurt, harm or humiliate someone. It's often about having power and control over someone, not conflict or disagreement, and it creates fear and a sense of hopelessness in those who are bullied. Conflict may occur naturally, but bullying behavior does not.