A bully is someone who picks on others as a way to feel important, get what he or she wants, or to just be mean. Bullies sometimes call names, tease, hit, kick, push, steal belongings, and more. Bullying can be a problem that affects an entire class. Kids that are bullied feel embarrassed, scared, sad, worried, and stressed. Bullies take the fun out of school. Here are a few ideas you can try if you are bothered by a bully.
Resource: Scholastic
1. Be brave. Sometimes just acting brave can stop a bully from bothering you. Hold your head high, have good posture, and walk in a way that says you are not afraid. Bullies will often ignore anyone they think may stand up to them.
2. Don’t get angry. Most bullies want you to get angry. They like having control over your emotions. It makes them feel powerful. You must act as though you do not care about their behavior and simply find the rude remarks boring.
3. Try ignoring the bully. If a bully calls you a name or threatens you in any way, the first rule is to walk away, act as though you don’t care, and simply ignore the comment. Bullies usually want you to react. By not reacting, it robs them of their fun and may stop their behavior.
4. Try using a sense of humor. If ignoring the bully and walking away doesn’t work, maybe a humorous remark will. You might throw the bully off guard if you give him or her a compliment or say something that is totally outrageous. For example if a bully calls you a "chicken" flap your arms and crow like a rooster. Never use humor to make fun of the bully.
.5. Use the buddy system. When either you or one of your friends is being bullied, plan with a group of friends to walk together to school, lunch, recess, or wherever you may encounter the bully.
6. Stand up to the bully. Bullies often stay away from others who are confident and have good self-esteem. Look the bully squarely in the eye and with a strong voice, tell him or her to stop it. Then turn and walk away. If possible, a group of kids can stand up together by telling the bully to stop teasing or saying mean things. As a group, they can then walk away together.
7. Don’t copy the bully. Never push, hit or kick back when dealing with a bully. Fighting is dangerous and often encourages the bully to continue the bad behavior. If you sense that you are in physical danger, leave as quickly as possible. Yell for help if you need to.
8. Tell a responsible adult. It’s very important to tell an adult if you or a friend is being bullied. Parents, teachers, teacher’s aides, counselors, principals, and others can all help stop a bully’s behavior.
9. Develop more friendships. Find opportunities to make friends. Join clubs, sports teams, and other social organizations. Search out kids who share your interests and are kind to others.
10. Be proud of who you are. If you feel that a bully’s remarks are making you feel sad, remind yourself of the things you do well and what you like about yourself. Don’t be afraid to hold your head high, look him or her in the eye, and then tell the bully you like being you!
Resource: Scholastic
1. Be brave. Sometimes just acting brave can stop a bully from bothering you. Hold your head high, have good posture, and walk in a way that says you are not afraid. Bullies will often ignore anyone they think may stand up to them.
2. Don’t get angry. Most bullies want you to get angry. They like having control over your emotions. It makes them feel powerful. You must act as though you do not care about their behavior and simply find the rude remarks boring.
3. Try ignoring the bully. If a bully calls you a name or threatens you in any way, the first rule is to walk away, act as though you don’t care, and simply ignore the comment. Bullies usually want you to react. By not reacting, it robs them of their fun and may stop their behavior.
4. Try using a sense of humor. If ignoring the bully and walking away doesn’t work, maybe a humorous remark will. You might throw the bully off guard if you give him or her a compliment or say something that is totally outrageous. For example if a bully calls you a "chicken" flap your arms and crow like a rooster. Never use humor to make fun of the bully.
.5. Use the buddy system. When either you or one of your friends is being bullied, plan with a group of friends to walk together to school, lunch, recess, or wherever you may encounter the bully.
6. Stand up to the bully. Bullies often stay away from others who are confident and have good self-esteem. Look the bully squarely in the eye and with a strong voice, tell him or her to stop it. Then turn and walk away. If possible, a group of kids can stand up together by telling the bully to stop teasing or saying mean things. As a group, they can then walk away together.
7. Don’t copy the bully. Never push, hit or kick back when dealing with a bully. Fighting is dangerous and often encourages the bully to continue the bad behavior. If you sense that you are in physical danger, leave as quickly as possible. Yell for help if you need to.
8. Tell a responsible adult. It’s very important to tell an adult if you or a friend is being bullied. Parents, teachers, teacher’s aides, counselors, principals, and others can all help stop a bully’s behavior.
9. Develop more friendships. Find opportunities to make friends. Join clubs, sports teams, and other social organizations. Search out kids who share your interests and are kind to others.
10. Be proud of who you are. If you feel that a bully’s remarks are making you feel sad, remind yourself of the things you do well and what you like about yourself. Don’t be afraid to hold your head high, look him or her in the eye, and then tell the bully you like being you!