The Dreaded Bus Ride Home

The school bus.
A bullying hot spot around the world.
I ride the bus almost everyday to and from school.
It's a peaceful ride, sometimes.
The worst part is the mean words.
Kids two grades younger then me shouting words I would never dare to say.
Boys and girls in my grade calling each other bad words.
It's terrible and the bus driver never seems to notice.

Sincerely, Tabby

Good Clique Gone Bad

A clique is a social group. You may think that all cliques are bad. But that's not true. It can be a group of really good friends who support each other and like being around each other. Bad cliques create gossip and rumors. Also they can be backstabbing and jealous.

Sometimes, two girls who are part of a good clique can get in a fight. They try to create an "army" of supporters from their group of friends. This becomes "good clique, gone bad." If someone tries to recruit you into her clique army, say NO, and if possible try to help your fighting friends make peace.

To learn more about cliques, check back tomorrow. For further reading, check out Bart King's The Big Book of Girl Stuff.

Slinky
The Chopsticks

Take the bully test!!!!

Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever bullied? Have you ever witnessed bullying? Do you have guts? Do you have friends? Well, if you don't know, then you can find out by answering these basic questions.

1. Has anyone ever called you a name?

If so, you have been bullied.

2. Has anyone ever told you that you can't be their friend?

If so, you have been bullied.

3. Has anyone ever hit, kicked, or punched you?

If so, you have been bullied.

4. Has anyone ever been mean to you about how you look?

If so, you have been bullied.

5. Have you ever seen someone else get hit, punched, made fun of, called a name, or kicked?

If so, you have witnessed bullying.

6. Have you ever called someone a name, hit someone, kicked someone, or pushed someone etc.?

If so, you have bullied.

7. Have you ever stood up to a bully?

If so you have guts.

8. Has anyone ever stood up to a bully for you?

If so, you have friends.

If you come up with any other questions post a comment to us!!!!

Slinky

The Chopsticks