Gossip
If you gossip, your friends might not trust you with secrets. They might thinly you would sell them out for a good story for others. Don't start or participate in drama, because it could only cause more problems for you and others.
If the rumor is about you:
If the rumor is about you:
- Don't make a big deal about it. After all, its just a rumor.
- Don't pay attention to it. Finding who started it and getting revenge might feel good at first, but will only result in getting you into trouble and making you look guilty.
- When finding out who said it, confront the person nicely. Let them try to explain. Don't let it get too out of hand.
- Time will heal. The rumor about you will soon be replaced with the next hot story of the week. Your composure might cause that rumor to die an early death.
Fights between friends
- Call, text, or ask your friend in person what is upsetting them that you did. Knowing what is upsetting them will make it easier to realize what you're apologizing for.
- If they aren't willing to apologize, then apologize yourself. That way it'll be easier to move on form the fight.
- When apologizing, make sure you're nice and that you mean it. Not meaning it or being mean while saying sorry could only make things worse.
- Talk to a parent or teacher. If you don't know which way to turn or what to do, as a parent.
- The best thing to do if sorry doesn't work is to just wait it out. Chances are; forgetting about the fight and letting your friend cool off will make things better. She will come back to talking to you when she's ready.
Cyber-bullying
Spreading gossip online leads to big issues. It’s so easy to copy and pass along, your words might be seen by people who have no need in seeing it.
The best thing to do is ignore gossip.
Many people have harmed or killed themselves because of cyber-bullying. Are you thinking about suicide? Click here.
Wanna read about some girls and guys who have killed themselves because of bullying? Click on the names below.
Megan Meier
Tyler Clementi
The best thing to do is ignore gossip.
Many people have harmed or killed themselves because of cyber-bullying. Are you thinking about suicide? Click here.
Wanna read about some girls and guys who have killed themselves because of bullying? Click on the names below.
Megan Meier
Tyler Clementi