Most of these Role Plays are for you to Demonstrate to the Class
The Word Bully is Problematic
In the first round, the person trying to stop the meanness gets upset and engages in a verbal fight.
In the second round, the person remains calm and friendly, which successfully stops the mean behavior more effectively.
The exercise demonstrates that not taking insults personally and responding with kindness reduces the bully’s fun and power.
The lesson emphasizes resilience and the idea that individuals control their reactions, not the provocations of others.
Stop It!
In the first round, the person trying to stop the meanness gets upset and engages in a verbal fight.
In the second round, the person remains calm and friendly, which successfully stops the mean behavior more effectively.
The exercise demonstrates that not taking insults personally and responding with kindness reduces the bully’s fun and power.
The lesson emphasizes resilience and the idea that individuals control their reactions, not the provocations of others.