PLS HELP FAST WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST!! 30 POINTS!! Sixteen-year-old Tristan just moved to a new high school. At his previous schoo
l, his hair and clothes looked just like everyone else’s fashion choices. At his new school, Tristan’s style stands out though. Yesterday, they took his hat and walked through the hallways doing cruel imitations of him. Some other kids looked uncomfortable, but no one did anything to improve the situation. Though those bullying Tristan are the ones who are responsible for their actions, the people witnessing their behavior can do more than just watch and hope that the bullying stops.
Take the perspective of either Tristan or one of the bystanders. Think of at least three potential responses you could give to object to the bullying. These responses should follow school rules and should be appropriate. Describe each response, and identify the pros and cons of that response.
1. Intervene, as a bystander, by telling the bullies to stop. A pro for this response could be that the bullies listen and stop harassing Tristan, but a con could be that they don't stop and instead target you as well.
2. Another response could be to report the incident to a teacher. A pro to this action could be that the bullies listen to an authority figure and stop bullying Tristan, but a con is that this would take longer than taking immediate action.
3. One final response to this situation as a bystander could be to take Tristan's side. By siding with Tristan the bullies might become disinterested due to Tristan not being alone anymore. A con could be that they'd pick on both you and Tristan.
Cognitive therapists believe that it's dysfunctional thinking that leads to dysfunctional emotions or behaviors. By changing their thoughts, people can change how they feel and what they do.
