Social Bullying

Summary

Edie White, from Katy ISD, explains social bullying, also known as relational bullying, which is about damaging someone's reputation or social standing. It's often subtle, involving exclusion, spreading rumors, or sharing personal info to embarrass others. This form of bullying is hard to detect and can be very damaging, leading to feelings of rejection and isolation. It's crucial to encourage children to report such incidents to prevent its harmful effects.

Takeaways

• 🗣️ Social bullying is also known as relational bullying as it targets someone's reputation and social standing.
• 👥 Bullying is characterized by unwanted, aggressive, and repeated actions involving a power imbalance.
• 👀 Social bullying often occurs within social groups and can be initiated by both genders.
• 🔄 It can be motivated by revenge, seeking social status, or eliminating competition.
• 🚫 Social bullying includes behaviors like exclusion, spreading rumors, and sharing personal information to embarrass someone.
• 🕵️‍♀️ This form of bullying is challenging to detect due to the manipulative and deceptive nature of the bullies.
• 💔 Social bullying can severely damage a young person's relationships and social status.
• 😢 Victims of social bullying may feel embarrassed, rejected, and isolated.
• 🚫 Social bullying should not be tolerated and must be addressed.
• 📢 Encourage children to speak up against bullying, either by talking to an adult or using reporting tools like the 'Speak Up' app.

Q & A

What is social bullying also known as?

Social bullying is also known as relational bullying.

How is bullying defined in the script?

Bullying is defined as a form of unwanted aggressive and repeated behavior among children that includes a real or perceived power imbalance.

What are the common misconceptions about bullying according to the script?

Many people think of bullying as only physical aggression or active intimidation that happens through electronic devices, but it also has a social dimension.

Who is Edie White and what is her role?

Edie White is the coordinator of bullying prevention and student support in Katy ISD.

In what context does social bullying usually occur?

Social bullying usually occurs within the context of social groups or close friendships.

What are some tactics used in social bullying?

Tactics used in social bullying include excluding a member from their social group, telling others not to be friends with someone, spreading damaging rumors, sharing personal information, and embarrassing someone in front of others.

Why is social bullying concerning according to the script?

Social bullying is concerning because it is hard to detect, and those who use this form of bullying are highly manipulative and deceiving.

What are the potential effects of social bullying on a young person?

Social bullying has the potential to destroy a young person's relationships and social status, leaving the target feeling embarrassed, rejected, and isolated.

What should be done if someone is a target of social bullying or witnesses it?

If someone is a target of social bullying or witnesses it, they should be encouraged to speak to an adult or make a report using the Speak Up app.

What is the message of the video in terms of addressing bullying?

The message of the video is that bullying should never be tolerated and that individuals should not just stand by but speak up against bullying.

What is the Speak Up app mentioned in the script?

The Speak Up app is a tool mentioned in the script that allows individuals to report bullying incidents.