<p>Bullying and harassment can have serious consequences. Whether you're the bully or the one being bullied, these behaviors can make you feel terrible and may even get you into trouble. Read on to learn more about bullying and harassment and learn how to deal with them.&nbsp;</p><h4>What Are Bullying and Harassment?</h4><p>Bullying occurs when one person or group of people consistently act aggressively toward others they consider to be less powerful. Bullying can be physical, like hitting and kicking, or it can be verbal, like name-calling.</p><p>Bullying becomes harassment when someone is targeted because of their race, gender, religion, sex, disability, or other protected groups.</p><h4>Why Are Bullying and Harassment Harmful?</h4><p>Bullying hurts others, both physically and emotionally. Kids who are bullied have low confidence and may fall into depression.&nbsp;</p><p>If you're doing the bullying, you're hurting yourself. You can get in serious trouble if you're caught. You're also using fear to make others like you. You can never trust that people are your real friends.</p><h4>What Do I Do if I'm a Bully?</h4><p>If you're a bully, you need to take some time to figure out the reasons behind your behavior. Do you feel like you don't have self-confidence? Does bullying others make you feel better about yourself?&nbsp;</p><p>Next, you need to vow to stop bullying and apologize to the people you've hurt. Do what you can to make amends.</p><p>You should also talk to a parent or trusted adult about what's going on. They can help you figure some things out and help you get back on track.</p><h4>What if I'm Bullied or See Someone Getting Bullied?</h4><p>If you or someone you know is being bullied, the first thing you need to do is tell an adult. You can talk to your teacher or your parents.</p><p>You can also try standing up to the bully. Tell them you don't like what they're doing and ask them to stop. You can also just completely ignore them and go elsewhere. If someone else is being bullied, you have to stand up for them. The more people who stand up against a bully, the more likely they'll be to back down.</p>