Bullying Myths And Facts Quiz! Trivia

1. Our children will often tell us when they're being bullied.

True

False

Sadly this is false. Children are often afraid to tell adults when they're being bullied.

Explanation

Sadly this is false. Children are often afraid to tell adults when they're being bullied.

2. Bully intervention should include anger management and problem ownership for the bullies.

True

False

This is true. In many cases bullies are blaming others for their problems or to hide their problems. A great example of this is picking on someone who consistently does well in school.

Explanation

This is true. In many cases bullies are blaming others for their problems or to hide their problems. A great example of this is picking on someone who consistently does well in school.

3. Teasing someone can be fun and most of the time participants are "in on it".

True

False

Many times children will pretend to be in on the jokes made at them. This is a way for them to cope, and to still try to fit in. This does NOT mean they enjoy it or it's any less hurtful. This is still bullying.

Explanation

Many times children will pretend to be in on the jokes made at them. This is a way for them to cope, and to still try to fit in. This does NOT mean they enjoy it or it's any less hurtful. This is still bullying.

4. Bullying mostly happens between elementary school children and peaks around 4th grade.

True

False

There is no research to support that bullying is most prominent with elementary age children. Bullying exists at all levels of childhood and there is no time when it peaks or subsequently declines.

Explanation

There is no research to support that bullying is most prominent with elementary age children. Bullying exists at all levels of childhood and there is no time when it peaks or subsequently declines.

5. Which of the following is considered the most effective long-term approach for reducing bullying in schools?

Implementing zero-tolerance policies

Increasing surveillance and monitoring in school premises

Developing a comprehensive, whole-school anti-bullying program

Enforcing strict punishments for bullies

Developing a comprehensive, whole-school anti-bullying program is considered the most effective long-term approach for reducing bullying. Such programs involve the entire school community, including students, staff, and parents, in creating a positive school climate, teaching social-emotional skills, establishing clear policies and consequences, and providing support for both victims and bullies. This holistic approach addresses the root causes of bullying and promotes a culture of respect and inclusion, leading to more sustainable and meaningful change. Zero-tolerance policies, increased surveillance, and strict punishments alone are often not as effective in addressing the complex social dynamics of bullying.

Explanation

Developing a comprehensive, whole-school anti-bullying program is considered the most effective long-term approach for reducing bullying. Such programs involve the entire school community, including students, staff, and parents, in creating a positive school climate, teaching social-emotional skills, establishing clear policies and consequences, and providing support for both victims and bullies. This holistic approach addresses the root causes of bullying and promotes a culture of respect and inclusion, leading to more sustainable and meaningful change. Zero-tolerance policies, increased surveillance, and strict punishments alone are often not as effective in addressing the complex social dynamics of bullying.

6. Bullying takes place on school grounds more than anywhere else.

True

False

This is where children spend most of their day. It makes sense that it happens the most here.

Explanation

This is where children spend most of their day. It makes sense that it happens the most here.

7. Victims of Bullying will lash out, and become violent threats to our schools and communities.

True

False

Although popularized by the media, this notion is generally false. However, this is still an important concern. Victims of bullying are at greater risk for depression, suicide, drug use, and at-risk behavior.

Explanation

Although popularized by the media, this notion is generally false. However, this is still an important concern. Victims of bullying are at greater risk for depression, suicide, drug use, and at-risk behavior.

8. There are two people involved in bullying: The bully and the victim.

True

False

Studies have shown that bystanders are just as impacted by the bully as the victim. They can feel increased anxiety related to social situations, school-work, and peer relationships.

Explanation

Studies have shown that bystanders are just as impacted by the bully as the victim. They can feel increased anxiety related to social situations, school-work, and peer relationships.

9. A Bully usually has few friends, or has low self esteem.

True

False

There is very little evidence to support this idea. This is what can make a bully so dangerous. Classmates often hold the bully in a positive regard because they appear "tough" or "cool". In addition, most bullies are found to have an inflated, positive, self view!

Explanation

There is very little evidence to support this idea. This is what can make a bully so dangerous. Classmates often hold the bully in a positive regard because they appear "tough" or "cool". In addition, most bullies are found to have an inflated, positive, self view!

10. We, as parents and educators take bullying very seriously and always make sure to provide proper intervention and help.

True

False

Sadly, this is false. We don't always look out for bullying or take it seriously. Many times we don't know what to look for, we minimize it, or we don't listen to whats going on with our children or students.

Explanation

Sadly, this is false. We don't always look out for bullying or take it seriously. Many times we don't know what to look for, we minimize it, or we don't listen to whats going on with our children or students.