My Blog: Why Are There Bullies? (What Are They Thinking?)
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- Grade Level: Upper Elementary (4-6)-Junior High (7-9)
- Subjects: Guidance
- Produced By: Cerebellum Corporation
- Year: 2010
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 20m
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This program explores the reasons why kids become bullies. Through live-action, age-appropriate scenarios, viewers will come to understand why some kids are so aggressive, hurtful and mean to their classmates, teammates, friends and family members. Students will discover that there are a variety of reasons kids turn into bullies. Some bullies are looking for attention. Others may think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. But most of the time, bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important. Some may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act. The program also discusses how bullying makes the bully feel and how the victim feels, too. By viewing the program, students will have a better understanding of bullying which will give them a stronger foundation when dealing with a bully.