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Bullying

If you are being bullied you should realise that there is help available.  Bullying is a common problem - more than 31,000 children and young people called childline about bullying last year making it the most common problem their counsellors helped with.  This page will help you find help to overcome bullying.

What is Bullying?

Bullying can mean many different things.  Some ways young people have described bullying are as follows;

  • being called names
  • being teased
  • being pushed or pulled about
  • being hit or attacked
  • having your bag and other possessions taken and thrown around
  • having rumours spread about you
  • being ignored and left out
  • being forced to hand over money or possessions
  • being attacked or teased or called names because of your religion or colour
  • being attacked or teased or called names because of your sexuality

Bullying can make you feel afraid, sad, nervous, upset, or even make you feel that there is something wrong with you.  If you are being bullied, remember, there is nothing wrong with you, in fact it is usually the bully that has the problem.  Take a look at 'why do bullies do it?' on the Childline website.

Finding Help

The important thing is not to ignore bullying, tell someone what's happening - your parents, a friend, a teacher or someone you trust.  Adults will understand, in fact many adults have experienced being bullied at some point themselves.  Also remember that you don't have to let them takeover - talk to them about what you would like to happen.

Childline's 'how to beat bullying - top 10 tips' has some useful advice on tackling bullying.

If you don't feel like you are able to talk to someone you know you can call the free Childline helpline - 0800 1111 - to talk to an understanding counsellor.

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