Relationships  : Bullies: A Problem  
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BullyingQuestions / instructions:
Imagine that you have this problem: Your little brother gets sick every morning because he gets bullied on the way to school.
  % responses
y4
y8

1. Write down the things you might do to stop this problem.

tell an adult
use a different way of getting to school
assertive communication
aggressive communication or action
ignore

63
15
41
15
12
73
44
36
17
4

2. Who are some people who might be able to help with this problem.

parents
family members
school staff
friends
bully's family
police

75
29
78
24
7
5
88
33
85
22
14
17

3. Draw a ring around the person in answer 2 who you think would be the most helpful.

school staff
parents
family members

42
30
5
33
40
5

4. Why do you think that person would be the most helpful?

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Commentary
For year 4 students, telling an adult or being assertive with the bully are the most popular options. While those remain popular with year 8 students, avoiding the confrontation by choosing another route to school is also well supported. Parents and school staff are the overwhelming favourites if other people are to be asked for help.

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