Rude, Mean, Bullying, or Conflict? Please read this Huffington Post article regarding defining the differences of Rude, Mean, and Bullying http://www.huffingtonpost.com/signe-whitson/bullying_b_2188819.html Please read for additional information on the difference between Bullying and Peer Conflict http://igrow.org/4h/youth-development/is-it-peer-conflict-or-is-it-bullying/ For additional clarification, view this video on the difference between Rude, Mean, and Bullying https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w00ZWhhXGwQ&disable_polymer=true |
Rude or MeanRude: when someone says or does something UNINTENTIONALLY hurtful and they do it once
Mean: when someone says or does something INTENTIONALLY hurtful and they do it once |
BullyingBullying: when someone says or does something INTENTIONALLY hurtful and they keep doing it - even when you tell them to stop or show them that you're upset
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ConflictConflict: Occasional, heat-of-the-moment disagreement resulting in all parties being upset and/or all parties having some responsibility.
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