Strategies for Identifying and Stopping Rumors and Gossip
Strategies for Identifying and Stopping Rumors and Gossip
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Being "in the know" makes us feel important.
Saying mean things can make us feel powerful.
People spread rumors for lots of reasons, to be funny and connect with others, to seek attention and increase social status, for revenge or just to be mean.
WHAT IDENTIFIES A RUMOR?
The information being shared does not belong to the speaker.
We don't know for certain if the information being shared is true or false.
Rumors spread from person to person and can change over time.
The information being shared is not usually kind, helpful, or necessary.
It is important to fully trust a person with whom we are sharing personal information. Once our information is shared, anything can happen with it.
Rumors are like toothpaste. . . . Once words are said, we cannot take them back - just like once toothpaste is out of it's tube, it is impossible to put it back.
Rumors stop with you!
Don't spread them.
Ask. yourself, "is what I'm about to say true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, kind?" - if not, STOP!
If you hear a rumor - Do not pass it on!
Name it, "That's not yours to tell." OR "You're spreading rumors."
Tell an adult if the rumors don't stop or if there is a safety concern.
What if the rumors, are happening online?
What if the rumors, are happening online?
Same response
Do not engage in the conversation
Do not spread the information
Tell an adult if there is a safety concern or the rumors don't stop
Name it!
Or you can
Block the contacts
Take a screenshot and share with a trusted grown up
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