CONVERSATION:

F: Hi Kristen, you look so beautiful today.

J: Oh Francy thank you so much.
F: Well, now youre gonna tell us about another issue of the
world right?
J: Yes thats ok.
F: So we are going to talk about bullying with Kristen.
J: Im ready.
F: As Martin Im gonna make you four questions too, so lets
start.

QUESTIONS:
1.- Could you explain us about bullying in your opinion?
2.- In which ways do you think the bullying occured?
3.- How do people can help to victims of bullying?
4.- If you were a victim of bullying, what would you do?

Every day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that
affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just the kids on its receiving
end. Yet because parents, teachers, and other adults don't always see it, they may not
understand how extreme bullying can get.

Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with
more power, either in terms of physical strength or social standing.

Two of the main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status.
Bullies pick on the people they think don't fit in, maybe because of how they look, how they
act (for example, kids who are shy and withdrawn), their race or religion, or because the
bullies think their target may be gay or lesbian.

Some bullies attack their targets physically, which can mean anything from shoving or
tripping to punching or hitting, or even sexual assault. Others use psychological control or
verbal insults to put themselves in charge. For example, people in popular groups or cliques
often bully people they categorize as different by excluding them or gossiping about them
(psychological bullying). They may also taunt or tease their targets (verbal bullying).
Verbal bullying can also involve cyberbullying sending cruel texts, messages, or posting
insults about a person on Facebook or other social sites.

To stop the bullying, whether verbal, in writing or cyber, it may be useful to tells
omeone that you are being harassed. This can be scary at first, but say someon
e canlighten your load and help you find the way to solve the
problem. Talk to someone isespecially important if you feel unsafe or scared, or i
f you don't have many friends.Ask for help or talk with someone about your situ
ation is not weak or "give up". Infact, tell someone requires great strength and c
ourage.
Therere many people who could help, including friends, brothers and sisters,tea
chers, relatives, counselors or parents. Teachers and counselors are speciallytrai
ned to help you. In the workplace, you
can also talk to a human resourcesmanager or the Union representative.

well if I was victim of bullying, the first thing that I would

do is tell someone what is happening.
also ignore the harasser, wouldkeep a positive attitude, I reunite with more
people to not feel alone and would have more confidence in myself