Bullying Quiz Survey

1. I have had a serious talk with my child about bullying at least once in the past year.

I have had a serious talk with my child about bullying at least once in the past year. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

2. My child knows that I expect him/her to treat others with kindness and respect, and that mean or disrespectful conduct will result in negative consequences.

My child knows that I expect him/her to treat others with kindness and respect, and that mean or disrespectful conduct will result in negative consequences. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

3. Our family has clear and specific rules regarding expected behavior, including a prohibition against bullying.

Our family has clear and specific rules regarding expected behavior, including a prohibition against bullying. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

4. My child knows that it is wrong to pick on other kids with teasing, name calling, or insults.

My child knows that it is wrong to pick on other kids with teasing, name calling, or insults. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

5. My child knows the difference between good-natured teasing and bullying behavior that hurts feelings.

My child knows the difference between good-natured teasing and bullying behavior that hurts feelings. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

6. In our family, we consistently treat each other with respect; mean or nasty name calling or put-downs are not tolerated.

In our family, we consistently treat each other with respect; mean or nasty name calling or put-downs are not tolerated. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

7. In our home, empathy and compassion for others are consistently encouraged and demonstrated.

In our home, empathy and compassion for others are consistently encouraged and demonstrated. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

8. It is possible that my child engages in bullying behavior and I don't know it.

It is possible that my child engages in bullying behavior and I don't know it. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

9. I make it a point to know how my child acts with friends to be sure that he/she is not mean or unkind to other students.

I make it a point to know how my child acts with friends to be sure that he/she is not mean or unkind to other students. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

10. If my child is unusually attracted to violent games or movies, I recognize that this factor increases the possibility that he/she engages in bullying.

If my child is unusually attracted to violent games or movies, I recognize that this factor increases the possibility that he/she engages in bullying. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

11. If my child is often angry and lashes out when he/she is frustrated, I recognize that this factor increases the possibility that he/she engages in bullying.

If my child is often angry and lashes out when he/she is frustrated, I recognize that this factor increases the possibility that he/she engages in bullying. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

12. If I overhear my child saying mean or unkind things about other students, I let him/her know that it is not acceptable.

If I overhear my child saying mean or unkind things about other students, I let him/her know that it is not acceptable. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

13. If my child were accused of bullying, I would look at the information objectively rather than automatically defend my child.

If my child were accused of bullying, I would look at the information objectively rather than automatically defend my child. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

14. I make it a point to know how my child acts with friends to be sure that he/she is not mean or unkind to other students.

I make it a point to know how my child acts with friends to be sure that he/she is not mean or unkind to other students. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

15. I require my child to give me access to his/her social media sites so I can monitor the things that are being said.

I require my child to give me access to his/her social media sites so I can monitor the things that are being said. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

16. My child knows it is improper cyberbullying to send mean, rude, vulgar, or threatening messages or images; post embarrassing or accusatory private information about another person; and pretend to be someone else in order to make another person look bad.

My child knows it is improper cyberbullying to send mean, rude, vulgar, or threatening messages or images; post embarrassing or accusatory private information about another person; and pretend to be someone else in order to make another person look bad. Yes

Don't Know

Yes = 2 Points
Don't Know = 1 Point
No = 0 Points

28 or more points - You have a good handle on the problem and the likelihood that your child is a bully is small

23-27 points - You are doing most things right, but you could do more to reduce the risk that your child is a bully

18-22 points - There is a lot of room for improvement to reduce the risk that your child is a bully

17 points or less - You are at serious risk that your child may be a bully.

Bullying Quiz

1. Are you doing all you can to prevent your child from being a bully?

1. I have had a serious talk with my child about bullying at least once in the past year.

2. My child knows that I expect him/her to treat others with kindness and respect, and that mean or disrespectful conduct will result in negative consequences.

3. Our family has clear and specific rules regarding expected behavior, including a prohibition against bullying.

4. My child knows that it is wrong to pick on other kids with teasing, name calling, or insults.

5. My child knows the difference between good-natured teasing and bullying behavior that hurts feelings.

6. In our family, we consistently treat each other with respect; mean or nasty name calling or put-downs are not tolerated.

7. In our home, empathy and compassion for others are consistently encouraged and demonstrated.

8. It is possible that my child engages in bullying behavior and I don't know it.

9. I make it a point to know how my child acts with friends to be sure that he/she is not mean or unkind to other students.

10. If my child is unusually attracted to violent games or movies, I recognize that this factor increases the possibility that he/she engages in bullying.

11. If my child is often angry and lashes out when he/she is frustrated, I recognize that this factor increases the possibility that he/she engages in bullying.

12. If I overhear my child saying mean or unkind things about other students, I let him/her know that it is not acceptable.

13. If my child were accused of bullying, I would look at the information objectively rather than automatically defend my child.

14. I make it a point to know how my child acts with friends to be sure that he/she is not mean or unkind to other students.

15. I require my child to give me access to his/her social media sites so I can monitor the things that are being said.

16. My child knows it is improper cyberbullying to send mean, rude, vulgar, or threatening messages or images; post embarrassing or accusatory private information about another person; and pretend to be someone else in order to make another person look bad.