Bullying

Question 1

Define bullying.

Answer 1

Seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable) continually.

Question 2

Give three secular reasons why bullying is seen as wrong.

Answer 2

• It can cause low self-esteem.
• It may lead to suicide or self-harm.
• It isolates individuals from groups.
• It causes harm to others.
• It can encourage others to do things that they do not want to e.g. commit a crime, peer pressure.

Question 3

Where does this quote come from?

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.

Answer 3

John 13:34

Question 4

What Christian quote could you use to show that they believe that bullying is wrong?

Answer 4

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. John 13.34

Question 5

Where does this quote come from?

You shall love your neighbour as yourself.

Answer 5

Matthew 22.39

Question 6

Where does this quote come from?

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Answer 6

Galatians 3.28

Question 7

What types of bullying are there?

Answer 7

Cyber bullying
Physical bullying
Emotional bullying
Psychological bullying
Verbal bullying
Social bullying

Question 8

Who is Felix Alexander?

Answer 8

A 17 year old boy from Worcester who committed suicide after he had been cyber-bullied.

Question 9

How is society trying to stop bullying?

Answer 9

Students are taught about it during PSHE sessions.
Teachers look out for signs of bullying in schools.
TV programs discuss the issue or bullying.
Organisations such as antibullyingpro.com