When someone is treated unkindly online, do not join in. Be kind, and tell a grown-up.
An upstander is someone who sees unkindness and helps, in a safe way.
An upstander does not need to be loud, because a quiet message counts, and does not have to fix it alone.
Do not join in, not even with a laughing face or a like. Each laugh tells them more people are laughing.
Be kind privately, and tell a grown-up.
These are some of the questions on the sets. The printable sheets have more and an answer key.
Yes. It tells them more people are laughing at them.
A true, kind private message. It says, I am on your side.
A grown-up. A grown-up can talk to the teacher.
No. Next time, you can help.
With a grown-up, practise writing a kind and true message to a friend who had a hard day. Plan who to tell if you see someone treated unkindly online.
Practice writing a kind and true message together, and plan who to tell if your child sees someone treated unkindly online.
