Short messages on Bullying/abuse from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
“Don’t allow your wounds to turn you into a person you are not.” – Paulo Coelho
“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
You either teach people to treat you with dignity and respect, or you don’t. You shape others’ behaviour when you teach them what they can get away with and what they cannot.
Stop asking why they keep doing it and start asking why you keep allowing it. Take responsibility for how you allow others to treat you.
Don’t dismiss childrens’ feelings. Listen to them and support them; be open and honest. You’ll be able to discuss feelings, and they won’t be afraid to speak out about anything that is happening to them.
It isn’t easy to remain positive when negativity surrounds you, but remember that you have full control over your attitude.
The ocean can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship: all the negativity in the world can’t bring you down unless you allow it to get inside your head.
Under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 head teachers must identify and implement measures to prevent all forms of bullying and to promote good behaviour, respect for others and self discipline amongst pupils.
If you’re being bullied for being gay, bisexual or trans speak to someone in authority immediately. You’re not alone and asking for help will often lead to it getting better for you.
Being bullied for being gay can be isolating. 54% of lesbian, bi and gay young people say there’s no adult to talk to at school about their sexuality.