During an anti-bullying club meeting after school, Lin shares that while she was on a social media page, another student from sc
hool used instant messaging to ask Lin for her address and phone number. Lin says that she knows of this student, but they are not friends. Because Lin has experienced harassment from peers at school over the last month, she is not sure whether the request is friendly. 5. How might the situation lead to bullying?
6. How should the anti-bullying club advise Lin about handling the situation?
7. How will the advice help Lin prevent potential bullying?
5. The person may say mean things to you through text messaging. That's cyberbullying. Or they can walk up to your house and hurt you physically or mentally.
6. I would advise Lin to tell a trusted adult ASAP and wait for instructions on how to handle it or tell them no and carry on with your day. Whichever makes you feel safest.
7. If you use the methods given, you can keep yourself safe online and at home.
5. The person may say mean things to you through text messaging or bully you on social medial. That's cyberbullying which is equally bad as other types of bullying, even if it is through a screen. Or they can walk up to your house and hurt you physically or mentally if you choose to give them your information.
6. The club should tell Lin to talk to a trusted adult about the situation. They should advise Lin to never give away any personal information away online. Lastly, the club should tell Lin to stand up for herself.
7. This advice will make sure that strangers do not get her information. A trusted adult can help prevent future bullying, and can help the target. If Lin stands up for herself, the bullies probably stop bullying her because she is no longer an easy target.
