Gangs

0:00:08 > 0:00:09Hey, Lifebabblers.

0:00:09 > 0:00:11Today, we're talking gangs -

0:00:11 > 0:00:12what it means to be in a gang

0:00:12 > 0:00:16and whether it's a positive or negative part of your life.

0:00:17 > 0:00:19It's fun to belong to a group,

0:00:19 > 0:00:22do the same sort of things, maybe dress the same way,

0:00:22 > 0:00:25have cool rules to follow or a special high five.

0:00:25 > 0:00:27So your gang is great, it helps form your identity,

0:00:27 > 0:00:29you have great mates - brilliant!

0:00:29 > 0:00:31But not all gangs are positive.

0:00:31 > 0:00:33Gangs that make other people feel afraid,

0:00:33 > 0:00:37do wrong things or put other people at risk are negative gangs.

0:00:37 > 0:00:38PHONE RINGS

0:00:38 > 0:00:43I like to hang out with a group of friends, kind of like a gang.

0:00:43 > 0:00:46We get along and we share and we just have fun,

0:00:46 > 0:00:51but gangs aren't always good, because we can be a bit exclusive,

0:00:51 > 0:00:54not letting everyone join in.

0:00:54 > 0:00:57My group of friends support each other through everything,

0:00:57 > 0:01:00cheer each other up when we're sad and always make each other laugh.

0:01:00 > 0:01:02That is a positive gang.

0:01:02 > 0:01:04I have a group of friends that I've known since high school that

0:01:04 > 0:01:06I hang out with. We have a lot of fun together.

0:01:06 > 0:01:09Some gangs are groups of people involved in crime.

0:01:09 > 0:01:11That's not really good for anyone around them really.

0:01:11 > 0:01:15Gangs that hurt and intimidate others, I don't like them,

0:01:15 > 0:01:17but I see why some people might join them.

0:01:17 > 0:01:19They might feel isolated or have problems going on at home

0:01:19 > 0:01:22making them want to live that lifestyle.

0:01:22 > 0:01:24It's natural to be part of a group,

0:01:24 > 0:01:27to hang out together, feel like part of a family,

0:01:27 > 0:01:31but it's important to recognise the boundaries.

0:01:31 > 0:01:32Gangs can be harmful.

0:01:32 > 0:01:36A gang that you have to join and can't leave,

0:01:36 > 0:01:39that requires you to behave in a certain way,

0:01:39 > 0:01:44to do things you don't want to do and you know are wrong,

0:01:44 > 0:01:48this gang is not safe and could be harmful to you and others.

0:01:48 > 0:01:52If you're afraid of being in a gang or afraid of others,

0:01:52 > 0:01:54speak to someone you trust.

0:01:54 > 0:01:55PHONE RINGS

0:01:55 > 0:01:58Gangs make us feel really nervous and worried.

0:01:58 > 0:02:02There is a local gang that hang round the park that I go

0:02:02 > 0:02:06past to go to school and I try and avoid going past there.

0:02:09 > 0:02:11To bake a positive gang of friends, you need...

0:02:16 > 0:02:18I like sharing.

0:02:18 > 0:02:24There are ingredients that'll make your bake go all wrong, so avoid...

0:02:30 > 0:02:33Gently mix, put into shapes and bake,

0:02:33 > 0:02:36and here's some I made earlier.

0:02:36 > 0:02:39Delicious! A baked gang of good friends.

0:02:41 > 0:02:42Trust your instincts.

0:02:42 > 0:02:44How does a group really make you feel?

0:02:44 > 0:02:46We all have those internal alarm bells

0:02:46 > 0:02:48that let us know when something's not quite right

0:02:48 > 0:02:52and when you feel uncomfortable. Alarm bell - listen to it.

0:02:52 > 0:02:57Maybe something just makes you feel awkward - warning sign.

0:02:57 > 0:02:59If you don't feel safe - red card.

0:02:59 > 0:03:02A group should accept you and make you feel happy and safe.

0:03:02 > 0:03:06If it doesn't feel right - warning sign, red card.

0:03:06 > 0:03:08Then you know it's not the right gang or group to be in.

0:03:10 > 0:03:11- RAPS:- # Friends respect one another

0:03:11 > 0:03:13# Yours should respect you

0:03:13 > 0:03:15# But what happens when they bully you?

0:03:15 > 0:03:16# You have to pick

0:03:16 > 0:03:19# Do I do what's right or stay friends?

0:03:19 > 0:03:21# I need to make that decision

0:03:21 > 0:03:24# But real friends wouldn't put you in that crazy position

0:03:24 > 0:03:27# So show strength You rule and your friends

0:03:27 > 0:03:28# You choose So be a friend

0:03:28 > 0:03:31# The type of person that is always true

0:03:31 > 0:03:34# You might have a huge group or just select a few

0:03:34 > 0:03:35# It don't matter

0:03:35 > 0:03:37# All that matters is they're friends with you. #

0:03:39 > 0:03:41That's all for this Lifebabble.

0:03:41 > 0:03:43If you need to know more about staying safe with those you

0:03:43 > 0:03:46hang out with, head to the CBBC website.

0:03:46 > 0:03:48See you next time.