Bullying Prevention Month

October is Bullying Prevention Month. What can you do to help stop bullying at North Stanly Middle School?

Have you ever had a friend that has been a bully? Well I know you have heard alot that we all hurt the ones we love.... this is true but when it comes down to it, this isn't okay. You need to tell them the truth. If they are true friends they will understand where you are coming from, however you cannot be harsh and inconsiderate of their feelings! - Madison McSwain

If there is a bully picking on a victim. I would like to stand next to that victim. Cause the more people standing with that victim the less damage the bully would do. That victim would forever remember you.

The bully would not touch the victim if there are other people standing right to them protecting them and standing up for them. - Kimberly Davis

Move yourself from the clique. Stop talking about others and stick up for people. When your talking about other people tell yourself,"Prince/princess your crown/ tiara is falling." We thrive off drama guys and we just want to see a fight. The tip for the day is to STOP triving off the drama and stick up for people. Otherwise your a bystander. Be close to your enemies. To add on, think about what your going to do? What battle will you fight today, and the rest of the week? - CABZ Club

When your in a situation where someone is being mean and you feel angry and want to take it out on them, But you decide to cause drama and say,"Oh I'm going to fight them".You should be the better person and choose not to because in the long run it will get you in trouble.- Hannah

Bullying can be found in many different ways. One if these examples is when people discourage you. I know it may seem like you are worthless or your self esteem may drop to the lowest point. Do you know what to do? Well I have  some advice for you. I want you to stand up and I want you to do your best. PROVE THEM WRONG! Make them regret saying what they did. 

Ex: I was on a soccer team once. We were about to play the first game of the season. I was pumped. I could not wait. We were at the field a little early and I was putting on my shin guards, socks, and cleats. I had a team member approach me and to tell me some degrading things. Such as: you are a bad player, you cannot kick, you are weak and I don't like you. I was furious, I was discouraged, I just played my best and tried and I showed them up, BIG TIME!

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