How to Deal With a Bully Kid

Bullies instill fear into their victims. They taunt you, they tease you, and they sometimes physically abuse you. Bullying affects your whole life. It can make you physically ill and cause you to do poorly in school. Take bullying seriously and put a stop to it by following these tips.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Tell someone like a parent or teacher. Keep telling until someone helps you. You must get someone to listen to you because the bully could become violent.

2. Ignore their threats. Stay calm and get away. As long as you are safe, walk away from the bully and ignore their behavior. Sometimes not responding is enough to stop the bully. If the bully continues, do not ignore it. Get help instead.

3. Get a ride. Go a different way. You may not like the idea of hiding or avoiding the bully but your main concern is to be safe. Stay away from areas the bully is likely to be until you have the situation under control. You do not want to keep putting yourself in harm's way.

4. Stand up to the bully. Tell the bully to leave you alone. You do not want to use violence or get physical in any way. Just say stop and then walk away. If the bullying continues, get help right away. You may want to take self defense classes or lift weights so you can protect yourself.

5. Ask a friend for help. Stay in a group when you can. You do not want to be alone with someone who is bullying you in any way.

6. Help someone who is being bullied. Tell your parents. Call the school or tell a teacher. Letting someone get bullied and doing nothing is like being a bully yourself.

7. Report any Internet bullying to your school, parents or service provider. Internet bullying is just as harmful as regular bullying.

Tips & Warnings

• Recognize the types of bullying. Kids are bullied verbally, physically and on the Internet.
• Don't keep bullying a secret. You deserve to be protected.
• Only ignore the bully or stand up to the bully if you feel it is safe to do so. Your safety is the most important factor.

Resources

• Read the book The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander by Barbara Coloroso found here.
• For more information on bullying.

[lindsay1234]

on 5/24/2009 when i said her mom i meant the bullys mom

[lindsay1234]

on 5/24/2009 Should i tell her mom? I dont think she knows

[joebowden]

on 5/9/2009 great but there is the problem that not all people have the confidence to tell someone