Dear Teentalker,
Thank you for reaching out to us with your concern. Sorry that you are going through such a hard time. Bullying can be a very traumatic experience. When a group of people gang up on one person it can be a very scary act. Bullying should always be reported to an adult. Tell your parents and complain to the teachers for sure. I am writing a few pointers you can use to deal with bullies.
· Avoid the bully and use the buddy system. Use a different bathroom if a bully is nearby and don't go to your locker when there is nobody around. Make sure you have someo.....
Dear Teentalker,
Thank you for reaching out to us with your concern. Sorry that you are going through such a hard time. Bullying can be a very traumatic experience. When a group of people gang up on one person it can be a very scary act. Bullying should always be reported to an adult. Tell your parents and complain to the teachers for sure. I am writing a few pointers you can use to deal with bullies.
· Avoid the bully and use the buddy system. Use a different bathroom if a bully is nearby and don't go to your locker when there is nobody around. Make sure you have someone with you so that you're not alone with the bully. Buddy up with a friend on the bus, in the hallways, or at recess — wherever the bully is. Offer to do the same for a friend.
· Hold the anger. It's natural to get upset by the bully, but that's what bullies thrive on. It makes them feel more powerful. Practice not reacting by crying or looking red or upset. It takes a lot of practice, but it's a useful skill for keeping off of a bully's radar. Sometimes kids find it useful to practice "cool down" strategies such as counting to 10, writing down their angry words, taking deep breaths, or walking away. Sometimes the best thing to do is to teach kids to wear a "poker face" until they are clear of any danger (smiling or laughing may provoke the bully).
· Act brave, walk away, and ignore the bully. Firmly and clearly tell the bully to stop, then walk away. Practice ways to ignore the hurtful remarks, like acting uninterested or texting someone on your cell phone. By ignoring the bully, you're showing that you don't care. Eventually, the bully will probably get bored with trying to bother you.
· Tell an adult. Teachers, principals, parents, and lunchroom personnel at school can all help stop bullying.
· Talk about it. Talk to someone you trust, such as a guidance counselor, teacher, sibling, or friend. They may offer some helpful suggestions, and even if they can't fix the situation, it may help you feel a little less alone
So that is what you can do in case of being bullied. I am also attaching links you can use to help you deal with the bullies.
https://www.teentalkindia.com/factsheet/bullying/get-the-facts-bullying-2
https://www.teentalkindia.com/explore/bullying
https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-with-Bullies-at-School
Hope the above helps and I pray you get out of being victimized by bullies, that too your friends, soon. If you have any other query do connect online for chat from 11am-8pm or drop us an offline message.
Regards,
Expert Teentalk India
