Question

During an anti-bullying club meeting after school, Lin shares that while she was on a social media page, another student from school 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.
a. How might the situation lead to bullying?


b. How should the anti-bullying club advise Lin about handling the situation?

c. How will the advice help Lin prevent potential bullying?

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The person may say mean things to you through text messaging, which is considered cyberbullying. Or on the other hand, they can walk up to your house and hurt you physically or mentally.

B. 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 them feel the safest.

C. If you use the methods given, you can keep yourself safe online and at home.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

a. How might the situation lead to bullying?

The person may say mean things to you through text messaging, which is considered cyberbullying. Or on the other hand, they can walk up to your house and hurt you physically or mentally.

b. How should the anti-bullying club advise Lin about handling the situation?

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 them feel the safest.

c. How will the advice help Lin prevent potential bullying?

If you use the methods given, you can keep yourself safe online and at home.

Explanation:

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