TEASING and BULLYING

Unfortunately, teasing is common in schools. Teasing includes: spreading rumors or gossip, ridicule, verbal abuse, public shunning or private humiliation and embarrassment.

Teasing is a subtle and discreet form of bullying.

Harassing someone because of perceived differences (e.g. a disability) is a form of bullying.

• Encourage children to report teasing and bullying.
• Teach children how to respond if they are teased.
• Teach children how to respond if they observe others being teased.
• Teach children not to tease.

Guidelines for intervention to manage teasing and bullying (from http://www.stutterisa.org/CDRomProject/)

Check out "Easing the Teasing" for strategies.

Kids health has suggestions for parents and children about dealing with bullying.

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