Help Stop Bullies

Did you know that you can stop bullies? Bullies are a big problem for kids, but you have the power to stop them.

Bullies usually threaten or hurt other kids when no adults are around to see them do it. They know that if an adult did see them, the adult would stop the bully and help the victim. Instead, bullies wait until recess, between classes, or the walk home to push other kids around. They usually do it where other kids can see them, though. Bullies like an audience. It helps them feel powerful.

Most kids don’t like watching another kid get bullied. When one kid sees another being bullied, he or she can feel scared and powerless. That doesn’t have to be. When you see someone being bullied, remember the tips below and help stop a bully.

Speak up. Tell the bully what you think of what’s going on. By saying, “that’s not funny, let’s get out of here” or something similar, you can help stand up for another kid.
Be a friend. When kids go somewhere without their friends, they are more likely to get picked on by a bully. If you see someone being picked on, even if you don’t know the person, be a friend and ask the kid to walk away from the bully with you.
Get an adult. If you see someone being bullied, get an adult. Either tell the adult what is going on or ask the adult to talk to the kid who is being bullied.

Learn about how Scruff deals with bullies by reading these great comics:

Also be sure to watch "Stop the Bully" to learn even more!