Are you being bullied?

Bullying is so hurtful... do you ever wonder why some kids bully? It's specially upsetting and confusing when the one bullying you is your friend... or pretends to be your friend. Learn from our super teacher Ms. Brenda Lana and Brian Davonport what to do if it's happening to you. 

Fighting back physically is never the answer and can get very dangerous. Sometimes the bully may even have a weapon. Always use your words. Confidently say: "Back Off!", "Stop it!" or  "Knock it Off!" and if the bully doesn't leave you alone, tell an adult.

Check out this great video, follow the steps and take notes. Remember to be your amazing unique self always. 

Do you know what's the best way to make friends? Try to see what's good in people and give them a compliment!  When you make someone smile and bring joy into their lives, it makes you both feel really good and helps you connect with someone you'd like to be friends with. This video was done by Shea and has over 20 million views!!

Bullies look for those who are alone. If you're alone, find some other child who's alone too and ask him/her if you can be friends. Ask more lonely kids at your school to join your group and pretty soon there's be no one alone at school. Together you'll be stronger, have more fun, and can protect one another against the bullies.

Are you different and people keep picking on you? Take it as a compliments because those who are different or who think differently than others are the movers and the shakers of the world. Be proud of who you are. Know that we need you so you have to keep yourself safe and NEVER give up!!!

Do bad words really make you feel bad? It can actually make you feel sick!  If you hear negative words, try to refrain yourself from saying something mean back to that person because the effect on your own body is definitely not pleasant. The best thing to do is to not let in those negative words take root in you... replace the negative mean words spoken over you with a few kind and loving labels you know to be true about yourself. Walk away and say to yourself: I am kind, I am beautiful, I am compassionate, I am smart, I am strong, I am .... Watch this important video from Dr. Emoto and see how science can prove this point.

What can you do when you're bullied or teased? Is there anything you can do before telling an adult? What if you tell an adult and the adult doesn't pay much attention to it? Remember... telling is not tattling. Protecting yourself and others should always be your #1 priority.

Do you think you are different that others?  Wait until you meet Lloyd Bachrach!!  And yet, nothing stopped him from becoming a champion gymnast and a successful businessman.  Learn more about him and how he refined his abilities to overcome his challenges.

Lloyd is right: "It's good to be different and we are all different".  Be proud of who you are and support your friends that may feel left alone because they feel different. Be a good friend and you will benefit too. The world needs to know diversity is a blessing

Have you ever thought what would happen if you fight back the bully? Learn from Lloyd to know fighting back does not solve anything and will turn you into a bully.  Bullies end up having many psychological problems as adults and you don't want that. Also, you have to have compassion for them because they are usually bullied by someone at home. You can always talk to an adult, get help, but try not to hurt anyone. 

This video has had over 175 million views since 3 years ago. It reveals, so beautifully, how it feels to be bullied but also inspires us to stay hopeful. "Hopeful" by Bars & Melody.

An important video that promotes "Speaking Up" when it comes to bullying. You don't want the bullies to continue to bully you or others so it's very important that bullying is reported and documented. Remember that telling is not tattling. It also gives you some really good tips about what to do when you're bullied.