Set a good example by being thoughtful about what you say and do. Remind children and teens that your values are to have a welcoming and safe environment for everyone – and that being cruel or hurtful is wrong whether it happens in person, via social media, by texting, online or in any other way. Coach children and teens so that they are successful in rehearsing the following eight Kidpower skills, using examples that are relevant to their own lives. Practicing what to say and do prepares young people to take charge of their emotional and physical safety, to increase their confidence, and to develop positive peer relationships.
Our Bullying Book is available on Amazon in print and Kindle editions. Coach your student to leave in an assertive way, saying something neutral in a normal tone of voice like “See you later!” or “Have a nice day!” Point out that stepping out of line or changing seats is often the safest choice for getting away from someone who is acting unsafely. Remind students to leave with awareness, calm, and respectful confidence, glancing back to see where the person who is bullying is. If you can’t think of what to say, just point your finger at the person practicing and yell, “BLAH! BLAH! BLAH!”Ĭoach each student to veer around you when you are pretending to bully in order to move out of your reach. Ask first what these mean things might be because what is considered insulting or upsetting is different for different people, times, and places. You can pretend to be a bigger kid who is acting aggressively by standing by the wall saying mean things. Act out a scenario where a young person is walking in the school corridor (or any other place where they might be bullied).
The best self-defense tactic is called “target denial,” which means “don’t be there.” Leaving an unsafe situation is often the wisest and most effective solution for getting away from trouble.
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