On this episode, we talk about bullying. With 77% of students admitting to being bullied and 160,000 children missing school each day due to fear of attack or intimidation, bullying can impact a student's quality of life and ability to learn.
FIRST - We discuss how bullying has evolved with social networks, viral videos, and text messaging.
THEN - We learn how one mid-Michigan school is actively curbing bullying behavior through innovative programs, peer intervention, and educator interaction.
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Guests
Ben Pineda
Ben Pineda is a social studies teach at Haslett Middle Scholl in Haslett,Mi. He has been teaching for 25 years, 22 of them at Haslett. In addition to teaching social studies, he has taught a class on bullying. Ben is a 1988 MSU Graduate and is married with four children.
Andy Prigeon
Andy is the Principal of Haslett Middle School.
Resources
Tips from Ben Pineda to help deal with bullying
For the bullied...
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Ignore/avoid the situation
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Tell an adult…keep telling
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Don’t retaliate
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Don’t delete
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Document all harassment
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Seek comfort in your friends and family
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Contact bullying hotlines
For Parents...
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Don’t ignore
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Signs of bullying (bully and bullied) can be difficult to detect
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Document all harassment
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Report to school and/or law enforcement
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Seek internet resources on handling a bully
Bullying Hot Lines
- Flint Community Schools (810) 391-3989
- National Youth Crisis Hotline (800)-448-4663
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