Bullying Myths and Facts:
Myth: "Byllying is just, stage, a normal part of life. I went through it my kids will too."
Fact: Bullying is not "normal" or socially acceptable behaviour. We give bullies power by our acceptance of this behaviour.
Myth: "If I tell someone, it will just make it worse."
Fact: Research shows that bullying will stop when adults in authority and peers get involved.
Myth:"Just stand up for yourself and hit them back."
Fact: While there are some times when people can be forced to defend themselves, hitting back usually makes the bullying worse and increases the risk for serious physical harm.
Myth: "Bullying is a school problem, the teachers should handle it."
Fact: Bullying is a broader social problem that often happens outside of schools, on the street, at the shopping centers, the local pool, summer camp and in the adult workplace.
Myth: "People are born bullies."
Fact: Bullying is a learned behaviour and behaviours can be changed.
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