Hey, I don't want to be a RAT!
A problem in schools across America is that kids are reluctant to tell their teachers and other staff members about bullying because they don't want to be known as a "rat" or "tattle-tail." They may fear that other kids will begin to make fun of them because of telling or the kid they told on may become angry and begin to bully them. It is understandable that kids feel this way.
BUT...it is very important to remember that bullying is a very serious problem and in many cases it is a crime. Some kids are in physical danger from being bullied, some may hurt themselves due to the bullying, and still others may become violent and try to hurt the bully or others with their fists or weapons. So there is danger in not telling.
It is very important to remember that by telling you do not have to give your name. This is called an anonymous reporting. Bullystoppers.com is an example of anonymous reporting. But you can also make an anonymous report by writing the information down on a piece of paper and leaving it on your teacher's desk or mail slot in the office.
How to Decide if You Should Tell:
- TELL if a kid is being threatened by a bully
- TELL if a kid is being embarrassed in front of other kids.
- TELL if rumors are being spread about a kid
- TELL if a kid is being bullied on the internet
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