• Suggestions:
    • Stop thinking like a victim- you do not deserve this. Walk tall: pretend you are confident, even if you are not. Look at the bullies as if they are not frightening you, even if you do not feel that way inside.
    • Laugh at or ignore comments. Bullies are ignorant and cowardly. They want your scared reaction - humor or silence might throw them off.
    • If bullies are bothering you, do not react. walk away as calmly and quickly as possible.
    • Stay with a crowd - bullies usually pick on kids who are alone.
    • Tell your parents or another adult and get their advice and ideas. You need their help and support.
    • Keep a diary of events - time and place and what is said. This will help the document they bullying when your parents contact the school.
    • If there is a pattern to the bullying, alert teachers so they can catch the bullies without you being seen to be telling.
    • Play "What would you do if...." with trusted people so you have ready answers to situations that might occur.