You might be a bully if….
Posted: March 31st, 2011 | Author: Master Derek Croley | Filed under: Stop Bullies in Asheville! | Tags: Asheville, bully, children, classes, derek croley, jujitsu, karate, kids, kung fu, martial arts, self defense, tae kwon do, tai chi, white oak martial arts | No Comments »
Sometimes you might act like a bully and not even know it!You might be a bully if…
- You have ever pushed or shoved another kid just because you wanted to.
- You sometimes play with too rough.
- You sometimes say mean things about other people, even if you are trying to be funny.
- You sometimes do “practical jokes.” Things that you think are funny because they embarrass others or put them in a bad situation.
- You say bad things about others when they aren’t around.
- You lie about what others have said or done to make them look bad.
- You have ever stolen something from another person just to mess with them.
- You and you’re friends don’t let another kid play with you.
What can you do?
If you have done these things- STOP IT! Here are some ways that you can do instead.
- If you like being physical, get on a team to play a sport or sign up for an activity where it’s okay to be physical. It’s okay to tackle somebody when you’re on a football team, but it’s not okay at recess.
- If you want to say something funny, do not say it in a way that puts somebody else down. Think about what you say before you say it.
- If you want to do something to somebody as a joke, what if instead you do something nice for that person!
- Don’t lie about anybody and don’t say things that make others look bad, even if what you say is true. Instead, only compliment others. If you are a little jealous of somebody else, think about the good things in your life and you will soon see that you have nothing to be jealous of.
- Any time you do anything just to mess with somebody, you are in the wrong. Instead do something to help somebody.
- If there is a kid who wants to play with you but the game you’re playing won’t work, change the game so this person can play.
The reason somebody bullies is out low self confidence, jealousy, or a desire to be liked. Being a bully doesn’t help any of these things.
A mindless beast can destroy something, true power comes from the ability to create something. Work to create a better world, work to be a better person, and work to help others. You will be happier for it.
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