The following pages give you some strategies and steps to help prevent bullying and to intervene once it occurs. Before you can solve or prevent a problem, it helps to define it. There are many myths about bullying. Read each myth statement aloud and encourage students to discuss each one. Bullies like to feel strong and superior.
Bullies enjoy having power over others.
Bullies use their power to hurt other people. Then read the answer to each myth statement. Discuss and analyze the differences. To emphasize the importance of the information, you might make copies of the answers to give to older students after the discussion. Take the time to agree on a class definition of what constitutes bullying.