Did You Know?

Being kind is stronger than being mean!

What is a Threat?

A threat is a mean word or act.

Why is it Bad?

Threats can hurt others and make them cry.

What Threat Does

It can make kids feel scared.

It can hurt friendships and trust.

It can cause fights or mean words.

It can make school feel unsafe.

It can lead to sad feelings.

It is not a good way to solve things.

More About Threat

Threats have been around for a long time. Kids and grown-ups both can make threats. It is not a good way to talk. We can choose to be nice instead.

In our lives, threats can make us feel bad. It can change how we play or learn. We should always tell a grown-up if we hear a threat.

In the future, we can learn to be kind. We can help each other feel safe. Being nice is the best way to be!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Threat: Communication of Intent"] --> B["Intimidation: Tactic of Coercion"] B --> C["Psychological Insecurity"] C --> D["Conflict Between Parties"] D --> E["Control Through Fear"] A --> F["Act of Intimidation"]

What Do These Words Mean?

threat:a warning to cause harm or loss to someone
intimidation:making someone feel scared or weak
coercion:forcing someone to do something against their will
conflicting parties:groups or people who disagree or are in conflict
psychologically insecure:feeling unsure or weak in one's mind or emotions