1
Say nice things
about the
people around
you and they'll
do the same
for you. |
2
Avoid the
gossip game;
tomorrow you
might be "it." |
3
When someone
confides in you, keep
the secret, even from
your best friend! You
want the same for
your secrets, right?
|
4
Respect yourself for your
many talents and great
features. Do the same
for your siblings and
classmates. Appreciate
your differences and
don't judge. Every
person is special and this
makes life interesting,
rich, and beautiful.
|
5 Give yourself and others
the benefit of the
doubt, and reach out.
Maybe the person you
think is a snob is just shy,
or the kid making fun of
you is just jealous of
your nice family or
good grades. |
6
Chat rooms and e-mail are
fun, but they are not
confidential. With the click
of a mouse button,
hundreds could be
reading your real opinion
of your friend's new jacket,
and your friendship could
be ruined, perhaps forever. |
7
If you are being teased
or ridiculed, don't let
the bullies win by
believing their taunts.
They have a character
problem, not you!
Stand your ground!
|
8 3 Ps
Prevent
Prepare
Protect
Use the 3 Ps if you are
being teased or bullied:
Prevent means learning to
know when you might be in
a "situation," and getting
help from an adult when
necessary; Prepare to make
the first move by being
ready to use nonviolent
alternatives, like humor or
trying to make friends with
the bully, and; Protect
means getting self-defense
training, like tae kwan do.
Hopefully, you'll never need
to use it, but, man, you'll
have confidence.*
*From T.W. Doyle's "Why is Everybody Picking on Me: A Guide to Handling Bullies." |
9 Remember, there are
at least two sides to
every story. It is far
better to help make
peace among your
family members and
friends than to
contribute to the
quarrel. |
10 Disagree with respect,
and avoid harsh words
with your parents,
siblings and friends. A
harsh word, said in
haste, can take a long
time to erase. |
