What Can You Do When Someone Spreads Rumors About You

I would guess it's safe to say that all of us at one time or another have been both the bully and the bullied one especially on a smaller scale like spreading gossip or being the subject of said gossip. 

As interesting as it is to share stories about people we know, how do we really know what is true and do we ever stop to think how the person might feel if he/she heard what we were saying? And how do we feel when we hear a rumor that's being spread about us...perhaps it hurts, whether or not there is a small grain of truth to the talk.

Here's what one expert (KidsHealth.org) had to say on the subject:

KidsHealth.org: Someone is Spreading Rumors About Me. What Can I Do?

There is this girl at school, and we don't really get along. She keeps spreading rumors about me and people are turning against me. What should I do?

- Sam*

Some people spread rumors as a way to intimidate others and gain status or popularity. But spreading rumors as a way to turn people against someone is a form of bullying — and it can have serious consequences for the person doing it.

Spreading unkind gossip in person or online is not a decent or mature way to act. It hurts the person being talked about, and it intimidates other people.

Read the entire answer at KidsHealth.org>>