A W hat ’ s the Big Deal? I n school, you may have experienced bullying. Bulling is hurting someone either by words or actions. Some feel that bullying is a part of normal growing up. I t isn ’ t! T h ere are always problems between kids. B ut bullying is not right. W e should stand up against it! Did You Know ? ★ One out of four students report they have been bullied during the school year! ★ Students who experience bullying have trouble sleeping, headaches, and stomach-aches. ★ 58% of kids have not told their parents about something hurtful that has happened to them. ★ 90%of teens who report being cyber-bullied have also been bullied offline. ★ One out of five kids admit doing some “bullying”. What Can You Do? Bullying is big problem! But there are ways you can help either by yourself or by joining others trying to put an end to bullying! Here are some ways you can take action: Do Something Small: ★ When you see bullying, do something! Stand up for kids in your school who are victims of bullying and offer to help. ★ Be kind to the kids being bullied. Sit with them at lunch, talk to them at school, or invite them to do something. Just hanging out with them will help them know they aren’t alone. Do Something Big: ★ Talk to your teacher about becoming a leader in preventing bullying at your school. ★ If your school doesn’t have an anti-bullying program, then ask for one! Register your school as a Champion Against Bullying! Know that you can make a difference! A cross the world, kids like you raise awareness of how to prevent bullying at their schools---and you can, too!