What to do if someone is spreading rumors about you at school?
- Turn to a trusted adult for support. Talk to someone you can confide in, like a parent, teacher, school counselor, or coach.
- Find your friends. Find a friend or two who will stick by you and who won’t listen to rumors.
- Speak up. Consider speaking to the girl who’s spreading rumors.
- Care for yourself.
What are some effects of rumors?
1 It also can lead to depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, anxiety, and a host of other issues. Gossip and rumors can alienate friends, ruin reputations, and even lead to ostracizing behavior and other forms of relational aggression.
How do you react when someone talks bad about you?
Though you may be tempted to act out or confront the person, sometimes the best response is to ignore gossip. Just think: the person didn’t give you the consideration of saying what they said to your face. Don’t give them the consideration of taking it any further. Stop the negativity train by completely ignoring it.
How do you deal with rumors in school?
In middle school and high school rumors blow over after barely a week. Have your friends tell everyone who mentions it, what really happened or that it’s not true. Remember that you know the real truth, others are just doing it for amusement. If it’s a very very bad rumour, tell lots of adults and sort things out.
Is it bad to have a friend who spreads rumours?
It is even worse if the betrayal is from somebody you considered a friend and you don’t know who to trust. When a person is spreading rumours they are trying to turn people against someone or seek social status and become popular.
Can you spread rumors to make people stop talking about you?
Sure, you can spread a rumor about the person who started it, or spread a completely different rumor just to make people stop talking about you, but if you do this, chances are you’ll only make things worse and will look desperate and like you aren’t any better than the person or people who spread the rumor to begin with.
How do you deal with rumors about your friend?
If someone asks you about the rumors and why you did it, just tell them that it is between you and that person, and that they should stay out of it. Talk to a good friend, who is on your side no matter what. It might not do anything to stop the rumour, but at least it will help you stay calm for the time being.