bookweek-for-beginners - home Bullying This can look like: Being harassed or abused Being excluded Having rumours spread about you People posting stuff about you online Being dominated by someone What is bullying? Bullying is when people repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions against someone or a group of people to cause distress and risk to their wellbeing. People who do it usually have more influence or power over someone else, or want to make someone else feel less powerful or helpless. Bullying is not the same as conflict between people (like having a fight) or disliking someone, even though people might bully each other because of conflict or dislike. Types of bullying Face-to-face bullying (sometimes referred to as direct bullying) involves physical actions such as punching or kicking or direct verbal actions such as name-calling and insulting. Covert bullying (sometimes referred to as indirect bullying) is less direct, but just as painful. How can bullying affect you and others? Why do people bully others?
Effects of Bullying Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It is important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying—or something else—is a concern. Kids Who are Bullied Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues. Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. A very small number of bullied children might retaliate through extremely violent measures. Kids Who Bully Others Kids who bully others can also engage in violent and other risky behaviors into adulthood. Bystanders Kids who witness bullying are more likely to: Have increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugsHave increased mental health problems, including depression and anxietyMiss or skip school
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Bullying Abuse or intimidation of others Bullying can be performed individually or by a group, typically referred to as mobbing,[4] in which the bully may have one or more followers who are willing to assist the primary bully or who reinforce the bully's behavior by providing positive feedback such as laughing.[5] Bullying in school and in the workplace is also referred to as "peer abuse".[6] Robert W. A bullying culture can develop in any context in which humans regularly interact with one another. This may include settings such as within a school, family, or the workplace,[10] the home, and within neighborhoods. Bullying may be defined in many different ways. Etymology The word "bully" was first used in the 1530s, meaning "sweetheart", applied to either sex, from the Dutch: boel, "lover, brother", probably diminutive of Middle High German: buole, "brother", of uncertain origin (compare with the German word buhle "lover"). Types Individual Physical Verbal Relational Cyber Mobbing Characteristics Victims
Why do people bully others at school? Why do some people bully others? Below are a few reasons why bullies behave the way they do: People can direct frustrations, hurt, anger and difficulty at home or in class to you by bullying. Lack of attention from friends, parents or teachers can make a person bully you, just to feel popular and seen as ‘tough’ or ‘cool’ and in charge. Some kids have learned bullying from others (parents, brothers or sisters, friends).They have seen them getting their way by being angry or pushing other people around. Some people also do that because they are victims themselves. Bad up-bringing at home can make people insensitive to other people's feelings and emotions. Watching a lot of violent films (movies and TV), and video games can make a person try out violent things. Sometimes young people are bullied because they look like they won't stand up for themselves. Now let’s see what kind of people are usually bullied.
Library Book Display Ideas Library users are often overwhelmed trying to choose from the huge selection of books filling the shelves. Libraries that feature books in displays help overcome that problem. The potential reader has a manageable selection to browse through. I spent fifteen years of my library career in Baltimore County Public Library. There was a heavy emphasis on merchandising the collection. Merchandising and displaying the library's collection is not a frill. (photo taken by Virginia Allain at Longmeadow Library) Bright Idea by Maria_K_Bell Libraries need to keep their book displays fresh to capture the attention of library patrons. Fresh book displays each month lure library patrons into reading topics and authors that they might otherwise overlook. The holidays give a natural batch of topics for displays, but keep in mind other holidays besides Christmas. Show off your successful library displays here. LIBRARY by SchoolAids Check out the display ideas for Banned Books Week.
Effects of Bullying Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It is important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying—or something else—is a concern. Kids Who are Bullied Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues. Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. A very small number of bullied children might retaliate through extremely violent measures. Kids Who Bully Others Kids who bully others can also engage in violent and other risky behaviors into adulthood. Bystanders Kids who witness bullying are more likely to: Have increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugsHave increased mental health problems, including depression and anxietyMiss or skip school
Bullying and Suicide There is a strong link between bullying and suicide, as suggested by recent bullying-related suicides in the US and other countries. Parents, teachers, and students learn the dangers of bullying and help students who may be at risk of committing suicide. In recent years, a series of bullying-related suicides in the US and across the globe have drawn attention to the connection between bullying and suicide. Though too many adults still see bullying as “just part of being a kid,” it is a serious problem that leads to many negative effects for victims, including suicide. The statistics on bullying and suicide are alarming: Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according to the CDC. Bully-related suicide can be connected to any type of bullying, including physical bullying, emotional bullying, cyberbullying, and sexting, or circulating suggestive or nude photos or messages about a person. Sources:
Library Displays | Awesome Ideas to Boost Book Appeal Warning Signs There are many warning signs that may indicate that someone is affected by bullying—either being bullied or bullying others. Recognizing the warning signs is an important first step in taking action against bullying. Not all children who are bullied or are bullying others ask for help. It is important to talk with children who show signs of being bullied or bullying others. Signs a Child is Being Bullied Look for changes in the child. Some signs that may point to a bullying problem are: Unexplainable injuriesLost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelryFrequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illnessChanges in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. If you know someone in serious distress or danger, don’t ignore the problem. Signs a Child is Bullying Others Kids may be bullying others if they: Why don't kids ask for help? Bullying can make a child feel helpless.
Comic Con Program Series at the Main Library Whether you’re into anime or zombies, Superman or Star Wars, comic book fans won’t want to miss the Main Library’s first Comic Con on Sunday, May 5 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Comic Con This four-hour program will feature a panel discussion with writers and illustrators working in the field, free comic books (in celebration of Free Comic Book Day), a comic book swap, artist and writer’s booths, the opportunity to take pictures with your favorite comic book/movie characters (Stormtroopers, Mandalorian Mercs, X-Men characters and more!), and the Comic Con Drawing Contest award ceremony. When: 1:00-5:00 p.m., May 5 Where: Atrium, Main Library This program is for all ages. Panel Participants Image copyright Hasbro Moderator Jeff Seuss (Local author: Animaniacs (no. 46), winner of the Strange New Worlds writing competition, short stories in Strange New Worlds IV, Mon Coeur Mort, and Torn Realities) David Michael Beck (Local illustrator: Star Wars, Jonah Hex, Justice League of America, etc.) Thanks to…
About — The Book to Art Club The goal of the Book to Art Club is to find hands-on, creative ways to engage with literature – where the process of art-making is more important than the product! How the Book to Art Club works: The Book to Art Club is a book + art-making club that exists virtually and in-person at libraries around the world. Host your own Book to Art Club. Brought to you by the Library as Incubator Project.