1.

Background about bullying

 Bullying is mean behavior that involves the power of one
child, or a group of children, over another child. Bullying
includes actions such as making threats, spreading mean
rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and
excluding someone from a group on purpose. Kids who
bully use their power—such as their physical strength, or
their knowledge of embarrassing information, or their
popularity— to control or harm another child.
2. Current situation of bullying in the Philippines
 Despite the beauty and charm of this developing country, the
Philippines has struggled with bullying issues for years.
Bullying in the Philippines is extended in schools and over
the Internet, with a study that states that about 50 percent of
Filipino students are bullied in school.
3. a. Pointing out mistakes and joking with friends are part of
students’ lives but how can we know if the joking goes beyond the
line and becomes bullying?
 Teasing becomes bullying when it's repetitive or when
there's a conscious intent to hurt another person.
b. Are there differences between bullying in girls and boys?
 When it comes to bullying behavior, boys tend to be more
physically aggressive than girls. Those with a tendency
toward bullying will attack other people when they show
weakness. On the other hand, girls tend to bully other girls
indirectly or by using relational aggression. As a result, they
resort to verbal assaults, ostracizing, spreading rumors and
gossiping
c. Why do victims do not usually report their experience?
 Victims feel like reporting a bully won’t do any good. Not only
do they feel powerless, but they also worry that the bully will
only make their lives worse if they speak up.
d. Why do we feel the need to judge other people?
 When we put someone down by judging them negatively, it
makes us feel a little better about ourselves.
e. What can be the problems that can arouse in later years
because of the bullying?
 A person who are bullied are more likely to experience:
Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and
loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of
interest in activities they used to enjoy which may persist into
adulthood.
f. What can we do to lessen bullying during these times and
prevent the future generation to do them as well?
 One of the most helpful things you can do is provide a
person tools with tools for dealing with bullying. Walking
away, telling an adult, or telling the bully in a firm voice to
stop, are all strategies that you can practice to stop bullying.
It's also important to know how and when to report bullying
when they witness it, and help an individual to understand
why they do not want to be a bystander.
4. Words of encouragement
 Just as we are all born with human rights we also have
responsibilities to respect and protect the rights of others.
This means that it is important to always be respectful of
other people. We all have a responsibility to avoid all forms
of bullying, including spreading gossip or making offensive
comments about others
5. Closing remarks