PEERS - Tattling vs. Telling | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Stephen is using his phone in class when the teacher turns her back away.

Tattling - this is not your business, no one is in danger, no one can get hurt, this is MINOR because it is not serious

You overheard Payton tell Ethan that he is taking pictures of David in the bathroom.

Telling - this is not your business, David is not in danger, David could get hurt emotionally, this is MAJOR because it is serious

Jennifer told you that she is cutting herself because she's sad.

Telling - it is not my business, she is in danger, she can get hurt, this is MAJOR because it is serious

If people know that you tattle on MINOR problems, what will likely happen?

You will get a bad reputation and others won't want to be your friend.

Why could tattling become a problem?

You could get a bad reputation

Why should you tell an adult in private?

So that others won't know that it was you that told

If you're absolutely unsure if you should tell or not, what should you do?

Tell an adult in PRIVATE

What is the main difference between telling and tattling?

Safety of others

What is a MAJOR problem?

serious, big problem

What is a MINOR problem?

not serious, small problem

David saw that Seth posted a threat about shooting up the school on Discord.

Telling - this is my business, people are in danger and could get hurt, this is MAJOR because it is serious

Eva tripped Ryan when he was walking to class.

Telling - this isn't my business, Ryan is in danger of getting hurt, this is MAJOR because it is serious

Kevin threw food a Kurt during lunch.

Telling - this isn't my business, nobody is in danger but Kurt is getting hurt emotionally, this is MAJOR because it is serious

Joseph was laughing at Matthew because he tripped.

Tattling - this isn't my business, nobody is in danger or getting hurt, this is MINOR because it's not serious

Justin is spreading rumors about Jake.

Telling - this isn't my business, nobody is in danger but Jake could get hurt emotionally, this is MAJOR because it is serious

Jessica is going to meet a boy after school that she met online.

Telling - this isn't my business, she could be in danger and could get hurt, this is MAJOR because it is serious

Stephanie is telling everyone that Kim wets the bed.

Telling - this isn't my business, nobody is in danger but Kim could get hurt emotionally, this is MAJOR because it is serious

Paul was cheating on his history test

Telling - this is not my business, nobody is in danger of getting hurt, this is a MAJOR problem because it is serious

Jayme and Stephen were kissing in the hallway

Tattling - it's not my business, nobody is in danger or getting hurt, this is a minor problem

Kim is passing notes to Alex

Tattling - this isn't my business, nobody is in danger, and nobody could get hurt, this is a minor problem.

Samuel brought a gun to school

Telling - this is my business, somebody is in danger and could get hurt, this is a MAJOR problem because it is serious

Kurt brought a vape pen to school

Telling - this isn't my business, he is in danger and could get hurt, this is a MAJOR problem because it is serious

Jasmine stole Jennifer's iPhone out of her backpack

Telling - this is not my business, nobody is in danger or getting hurt, but this is MAJOR because stealing is serious

David threatened to beat up Matthew after school.

Telling - this is not my business, somebody is in danger of getting hurt, this is a MAJOR problem because it is serious