Teasing is playful and fun and doesn’t hurt someone’s feelings, but as soon as it goes too far, then it’s bullying!
Talking Points:
- #1: Don’t make fun. When you make jokes, don’t make them about someone, because no one likes to be laughed at!
- #2: Don’t use mean words. Anytime you catch yourself or your friends using mean words or calling someone a name, recognize that you are bullying!
- #3: Don’t be a bystander. So if your friends start bullying someone, and you realize it, step in and stop it!
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time you felt bullied by someone (don’t use names). How did you feel? Did anyone help you?
- What’s a good way to know if a joke turns into bullying?
- Words have power. How will you make sure you or your friends don’t hurt others with mean words?
- Have you been a bystander before when someone was bullied? As a class, come up with some things you can do to take action against bullying.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
