Did you know that name calling may
affect others? Is name calling a form of verbal abuse? When you call someone other than their name, it may
affect them.
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| Is Name Calling Bullying? |
Name Calling
Have you ever been called a different
name other than your real name? Possibly the name calling was done
in fun as a joke. According to bullyingstastictics.org, that name
calling when taken to far can become a type of bullying. They
further add that this can occur in the classroom, playground, after
school, online, or at the workplace. Hopefully, your children have
not had to experience this. I know that many of the schools are
emphasizing that if you stand around and observe this type of
behavior, you are as much to blame as the name callers. Some
schools are encouraging children to speak out against this behavior
and to befriend the person that is at the blunt end of the name
calling. I am so proud when I hear of a student that has spoken up
to befriend someone that is being bullied.
Spotting a Bully
The type of child that may become a
bully has higher levels of anger, are unhappy at school, are
impulsive, or accept aggression as justifiable and satisfactory
according to aboutourkids.org. These are just a few of the symptoms
that are listed.
I remember while exercising at the spa,
the teacher was teaching kick-boxing. She went through a few steps
with each of us individually. When she came to me she said, “Come
on miss prissy, it is your turn.” Now I could have or probably
should have responded by telling her I do have a name and it is not
miss prissy. I chose to say nothing. Sometimes saying nothing gives
the other person that more power and they may continue to keep up the
name calling behavior.
I recall not too long ago when I was at
a function. This young man said to me jokingly, “Are you going to
let this white boy help you?” The other young man responded, “I
am not a white boy.” I responded, “I am a new creation.” My
response was referring to my belief that the only person that names
me is my creator, which is God. I thought to myself, “I am what
God says I am.”
Awareness
You can start helping your children, by
making them aware that name calling is not an acceptable behavior.
Explain to them about using empathy. Ask them how would they feel if
someone called them a name.
Adult assistance
According to adl.org,
when a student is in immediate danger or a situation of name calling
cannot be resolved, then the student should seek the assistance of an
adult such as a teacher, nurse, counselor or parent. I do know that
in some of the schools they are enforcing no bullying and encouraging
students to become involved by letting a teacher know if bullying is
occurring.
More from this author:
Source:
Personal Experience
Name Calling vs Bullying
Bullies; More Than Sticks Stones, and
Name Calling
Taking a Stand
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2 comments:
Excellent post, I was called names at school and it was hurtful and scarring, I really appreciate your points in this. Thanks for sharing at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings
So sorry Terri. Children can sometimes be so cruel. Your welcome Terri.
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