0:00:08 > 0:00:09Hey, Lifebabblers.
0:00:09 > 0:00:11Today we're talking about something
0:00:11 > 0:00:12that affects so many people -
0:00:12 > 0:00:13bullying.
0:00:13 > 0:00:16The Lifebabble team are here to tackle it
0:00:16 > 0:00:17and tell you some truths.
0:00:17 > 0:00:19Let's start with the basics.
0:00:20 > 0:00:22Let's be honest, bullying is a nightmare.
0:00:22 > 0:00:24At home or at school,
0:00:24 > 0:00:26by one person or even a group of people -
0:00:26 > 0:00:28it can take loads of different forms.
0:00:28 > 0:00:29Like being teased.
0:00:29 > 0:00:30Being insulted.
0:00:30 > 0:00:31Being threatened.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34Being ignored, excluded or left out.
0:00:34 > 0:00:35Being the butt of all jokes.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38Having rumours or personal information spread about you.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41Being kicked, pushed, hit or physically hurt.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43Bullying isn't always easy to spot.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45Sometimes it can be subtle and happen over time.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48You could be bullied for all kinds of reasons,
0:00:48 > 0:00:49like your accent.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51Or because you wear glasses.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- BOTH:- You stand out from the crowd.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56Or just because of who you are.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59Bullying can happen online, in person or on your phone.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01Like I said, nightmare.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05Even when people know that they are being bullied,
0:01:05 > 0:01:08it can be really difficult to make it stop.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11Sometimes people struggle because they don't know what to do.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14They might be scared that if they say something
0:01:14 > 0:01:16then they could make the situation worse.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19Or don't want to get the other person in trouble.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21They may even think it's their fault.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24And sometimes people don't even realise they're being bullied.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27You don't have to deal with bullying on your own
0:01:27 > 0:01:29and help is available.
0:01:30 > 0:01:31Tell someone.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33Never keep bullying to yourself.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35It can be hard to deal with all the negative emotions
0:01:35 > 0:01:37that come with being bullied,
0:01:37 > 0:01:39but being nasty back will only hurt in the long run.
0:01:39 > 0:01:40Build your confidence.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43Think about what's good in your life and what's good about you.
0:01:43 > 0:01:44Give yourself praise for it.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47Practise being assertive so you feel confident being you.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49You are entitled to your own opinion.
0:01:49 > 0:01:50Saying what you feel
0:01:50 > 0:01:52and how you feel doesn't come naturally to everyone.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54It's a skill and it takes practice.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56Remember that if it is dealt with,
0:01:56 > 0:01:57things will get better.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59It can be hard to believe,
0:01:59 > 0:02:01but you can and you will get through this.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03PHONE RINGS
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- GIRL:- I was bullied for my appearance
0:02:06 > 0:02:09cos I was a little bit bigger than some of the other girls
0:02:09 > 0:02:11and I was a bit smarter.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14So I'd be called silly things like nerd and geek
0:02:14 > 0:02:15and I wore glasses a lot.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20To help myself, I decided to stop interacting with people
0:02:20 > 0:02:22who were bullying me and just getting me down,
0:02:22 > 0:02:24which helped a lot.
0:02:24 > 0:02:25And as I've got older,
0:02:25 > 0:02:28I've learnt I don't have to worry what people think of me
0:02:28 > 0:02:30and I've got loads of brilliant friends now
0:02:30 > 0:02:32who support me through everything.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36I've been bullied before because I'm transgender
0:02:36 > 0:02:38and it was the worst feeling ever.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41And the best thing to do, which is what I did,
0:02:41 > 0:02:43is to stay strong, stay proud, and be who you are.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45Yes, I've experienced bullying.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48I ended up telling a teacher and distancing myself from those friends
0:02:48 > 0:02:50because the bullying made me feel really sad and lonely.
0:02:50 > 0:02:55My best advice for bullying is to get support and talk to someone.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57# There's a boy in my class
0:02:57 > 0:03:01# He always gives me grief when I walk past
0:03:01 > 0:03:05# Just because I don't like the same bands as him
0:03:05 > 0:03:08# There's kids who point and laugh
0:03:08 > 0:03:10# They say I'm too tall
0:03:10 > 0:03:13# But that's not fair at all
0:03:13 > 0:03:18# Well, what can I do about that?
0:03:18 > 0:03:21# There's nothing wrong with me
0:03:21 > 0:03:24# It's make believe the things that they say
0:03:24 > 0:03:26# I know who I am
0:03:26 > 0:03:28# And the great things that I do
0:03:28 > 0:03:33# So to your mean words I say
0:03:33 > 0:03:35# No, thank you. #
0:03:37 > 0:03:38That's all for this Lifebabble.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41No-one deserves to be bullied.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44For more help and support, head to the CBBC website.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48Be true to yourself, and remember, keep on babbling.