This month, our Student of the Month goal is assertion. Assertion is about standing up for what is right.
We learned that assertion is not about being bossy or mean. It is not about bugging someone to do something you want.
To be assertive, when you see someone doing something that makes you uncomfortable, and you know is wrong, here is what to do:
1. Ask them, "Did you know that what you're doing is going to hurt ____?" If they say, "Oh, I didn't know! I'm sorry!" Then you solved the problem.
2. Tell them, "Stop doing that. It's bothering me (or someone else)." Only say this once.
3. If they don't stop, say, "Stop or I'll tell." Only say this once.
4. If they don't stop, tell an adult.
Of course, if you ever feel unsafe or think someone else is unsafe, you should tell right away without confronting the other person.
We learned that assertion is not about being bossy or mean. It is not about bugging someone to do something you want.
To be assertive, when you see someone doing something that makes you uncomfortable, and you know is wrong, here is what to do:
1. Ask them, "Did you know that what you're doing is going to hurt ____?" If they say, "Oh, I didn't know! I'm sorry!" Then you solved the problem.
2. Tell them, "Stop doing that. It's bothering me (or someone else)." Only say this once.
3. If they don't stop, say, "Stop or I'll tell." Only say this once.
4. If they don't stop, tell an adult.
Of course, if you ever feel unsafe or think someone else is unsafe, you should tell right away without confronting the other person.
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