What is Bullying and What Can You Do About It?

Bullying is not easy to define. Sometimes it involves hitting or kicking. But threats, teasing, and taunting are more common and can be more damaging.

Bullying can mean many different things and come in various forms. These are some ways children and young people have described bullying:

.being called names
.being teased
.being pushed or pulled about
.being hit or attacked
.having your bag and other possessions taken and thrown around having . .. .rumours spread about you
.being ignored and left out
.being forced to hand over money or possessions

Bullying hurts. It makes you scared and upset. It can make you so worried that you can't work well at school. Some children have even skipped school to get away from it. It can make you feel that you are no good, that there is something wrong with you.

Other types of bullying

. cyberbullying - click here for more information
. homophobic bullying - click here for more information

What should I do if I am being bullied:

Tell your parents. (If you are not living with your parents tell your guardian or whoever is responsible for looking after you.)
If your parents don't sort it out, tell them again. Keep telling them that you are being bullied until the problem is solved. Remember that they will not know what is happening to you at school unless you tell them.

Useful links

Bullying .co.uk

Childline

Anti Bullying network

NSPCC