How to Handle a High School Bully
Bullying is a major problems for some young kids when they're in high school. Some may be afraid to speak up in fear of the worst happening to them by a bully. Often, this leads to less focus in doing their best at school, lowering their self-esteem and worse, depression. Here are a few ways to challenge a bully face to face.
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Don't show fear in the bully's presence. The one thing that bullies get a kick out of is playing on people's fears and taking advantage of it. When facing a bully, let it be known (even if you're pretending) that you are not intimidated by their abrasive behavior. Do your best to show an air of confidence. It may take a few times for a bully to get the hint to not mess with you, so be fearless and there is less chance that a bully will have any type of power.
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Sometimes, frequent teasing gets physical. Often, bullies like to push their victims around and pick a fight. If it is really necessary to the point you're constantly assaulted by a bully, challenge them to a fight. Sometimes it takes only one good punch to get them to run away.
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Have backup. Some kids can't handle the pressure of a bully but if you have very good friends that will protect and defend you, have one of them step up to the bully. That sends a message to the bully that if they're messing with you, the bully is messing with them all. Most bullies won't go head to head with a group of people knowing they are outnumbered.
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Insult the bully by ignoring them. If a bully likes to constantly run off their mouth, spewing nonsense and insults at you, simply ignore them. Pay the bully no mind and let the bully talk to themselves. It makes them look crazy. They will have no choice but to leave you alone as they will look stupid focusing attention on someone who is brushing them off.
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Tips & Warnings
If the bullying is constant and getting worse, do not be embarrassed to tell your parents of the problems you have in school. Have your parents set up a teacher-parent meeting, perhaps with the parents of the bully, so they are aware of the child's problem. Getting adults involved in the situation will definitely benefit you and more than likely, the bully would face some type of consequence.
Remember that the bully is the one with the problem, not you. There are a few reasons a bully would pick on a kid and one of them is that you are a nice, wonderful person--something the bully wishes he were. Bullies often comes from abusive homes or from parents that have not properly raised their child.
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My cousin was bullied for 2 years. Well the other day he stood up to bully. Well no my cousin is expelled from school and charges are brought up against him. The school was informed of the bulling but chose not to do anything about it.
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Hi.I agree that ignoring the situation does nothing.My son is in 10th grade and has dealt with this since 7th grade. 2 wks.ago things were written on the high school boys bathroom wall.My son and his best friend said it was harsh and pretty bad.When I called the Vice principal he said his exact words was it it brutual and a hatred crime along with school vandalism.Last week at school my son was told oh well we can't figure out who done this.Today at 940 am I get a text from a friend of my son saying there was things written again.So to the school we went, police were called to take pictures. and investigate.I also called the school superintendent and no call back to me as of yet..We also have spoken to a lawyer..We are at our frustrated point as what to do now.
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You right Rachel, but some principals and police think this is not a problem, the law enforcement stated to my daughter that it was school property and could not do anything, and the principal did just a warning to these kids, literally they follow my grandson in a car with kids and bats with them, wondering when are we going to wake up and see this problem, but mostly what are we doing to end it?
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The only way to disarm a critic is with silence. Walk away. If they raise a hand to you call the police and lay charges. Don't ever engage in a physical fight of violence. You could end up dead. Lots of kids carry guns, knives and weapons. Just remember your the one in charge you have the confdence to not let it bother you. Others may be able to break our bones but they can never break our spirit. Remember that and you will always have the power.
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Ignoring the bully does nothing, and I talk from personal experience. the only way to deal with a bully is to shut down the abuse as soon as possible, by dropping them right on their ass. Why should countless kids like Casey Haynes suffer for years in silence? Turning the other cheek just gives the little no-marks another spot to land a punch. When I have children I will gladly tell them - "if someone ever raises a hand to you, you wipe the floor with them. I will back you all the way."
