How to Deal with Bullies at School
Tell your parent(s) about the bullying., Report bullying and victimization incidents to the school., Talk openly about bullying., Don't be afraid to speak up.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Tell your parent(s) about the bullying.
If you are being bullied, it's very important to tell an adult first and foremost.
Tell your parents the entire story.
Parents are here to help and want to know what is going on with you.
Your parents, moreover, may then be able to get in touch with staff at the school in order to try to stop the bullying.
This is important particularly if you don't feel comfortable telling your teacher or fear retribution from the bully.
It's useful if you keep a diary of everything that happens.
That way you can let your parents and other adults know about specific incidents. -
Step 2: Report bullying and victimization incidents to the school.
Inform teachers, principals, and other school helpers.These individuals have the power to intervene and help stop bullying.
Sometimes bullies stop as soon as a teacher finds out because they're afraid they'll get in trouble.
Teachers are especially important resources if you're being bullied.
They can provide protection from bullying by letting you stay in the classroom during recess or by setting up a buddy system on your behalf.
It's important to let your school know about any bullying incidents because there may be other kids being bullied by the same person., Just talking to someone about your experience can bring you a bit of relief.
Good people to talk to include a guidance counselor, sibling, or friend.
They may offer some helpful solutions, but should not be approached in lieu of telling your parents or school personnel.
Just talking about what you're experiencing and feeling can help you feel less alone.
Some children have reported real success from peer counseling programs at their schools. , Telling an adult is not tattling.
Bullying is not a small or trivial matter; it is wrong and it helps if everyone who gets bullied or witnesses someone else being bullied speaks up.Remember that you cannot tackle bullying by yourself.
No one can, not even adults.
Getting help is the right thing to do when dealing with abuse, bullying, harassment, or assault. -
Step 3: Talk openly about bullying.
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Step 4: Don't be afraid to speak up.
Detailed Guide
If you are being bullied, it's very important to tell an adult first and foremost.
Tell your parents the entire story.
Parents are here to help and want to know what is going on with you.
Your parents, moreover, may then be able to get in touch with staff at the school in order to try to stop the bullying.
This is important particularly if you don't feel comfortable telling your teacher or fear retribution from the bully.
It's useful if you keep a diary of everything that happens.
That way you can let your parents and other adults know about specific incidents.
Inform teachers, principals, and other school helpers.These individuals have the power to intervene and help stop bullying.
Sometimes bullies stop as soon as a teacher finds out because they're afraid they'll get in trouble.
Teachers are especially important resources if you're being bullied.
They can provide protection from bullying by letting you stay in the classroom during recess or by setting up a buddy system on your behalf.
It's important to let your school know about any bullying incidents because there may be other kids being bullied by the same person., Just talking to someone about your experience can bring you a bit of relief.
Good people to talk to include a guidance counselor, sibling, or friend.
They may offer some helpful solutions, but should not be approached in lieu of telling your parents or school personnel.
Just talking about what you're experiencing and feeling can help you feel less alone.
Some children have reported real success from peer counseling programs at their schools. , Telling an adult is not tattling.
Bullying is not a small or trivial matter; it is wrong and it helps if everyone who gets bullied or witnesses someone else being bullied speaks up.Remember that you cannot tackle bullying by yourself.
No one can, not even adults.
Getting help is the right thing to do when dealing with abuse, bullying, harassment, or assault.
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