what should i do if i am getting bullied?
350006
That's a tough situation.  I had a bully in 7th grade.  Ultimately, and it will be the hardest thing to do, but you have to tell an adult.  Someone that will listen.  A parent, or a teacher.  Someone that can watch your back and put the bully in his place.  I know it sounds like tattling or ratting on this person... but think about the news stories.  There's violence out there and you just can't keep quiet about it.
160572
God says a soft answer turns away all wrath. He also says he will fight your battles for you. That these people feel you are worth speaking to must tell you something. Cussing people out only brings you down to their level. Remember God was mocked and stoned. He prayed for them. There are always going to be people that are natural bullies,if you set an example and stand up to them by just ignoring them maybe it will save someone else from the same thing. If all else fails you do realize you can bring a suit against these children for harassament.
478470
Ask the principle if he or she arrange a meeting with the bullies parents. Have your child, the bullies, and the all adults present to discuss the situation. I had to do this for my son. With the principle being there, he or she can affirm not to bully your child, force the bullies parents to tell their children not to bully your son, and if some one disagrees, the principle will enforce the rules and can warn the bullies and the parents what will happen if it continues.You should have the principle talk to your child's teachers and monitors to be on the lookout for your child too. Also, build up your child's self esteem and tell him the opposite of what the bullies are telling him. Kids really listen to the messages parents give them. Good luck.
174576
Tell your parents.  No one deserves to be hurt like that.  Your parents will most likely talk to his parents.  And if his parents are little stupid babies about it, then they are probably the cause of their son's behavior.  Now, see, if this was a girl bothering you, it would probably be because she would like you.  But in this case, the bully is a rich snob that don't now squat that's a boy.  Ask him why the heck he does this to you, and I just bet he'll say " Cuz it's fun."  If he says that, tell him it's not for you and that you're seriously bothered.  He most likely won't listen, so tell people that will listen.  Weather it's the school counselor, or your parents, just anyone who will take charge of the situation.  The best of luck to ya!
352817
1)buy him/her school lunch\n2)ignore them\n3)pray for them\n4)tell them you got rabies\n5)tell a grown-up\n6)bully them back\n7)get a group of friends and tell that bully is all against him/her\n8)run\n9)change schools\n10) just face it and kick ass!!
282349
I would say if the teacher is not willing to take responsibility then go to the principal. There are laws against bullying and the school is responsible for the safety of the kids while in the learning environment.\n\nApproach the teacher 1st. Document everything including the meeting (in form of emails/meeting minutes etc) and take a witness with you as a double back-up. If that fails, have a meeting with the principal. Document that too. In the worst case scenario you can always take them to court.\n\nAlso try and talk to your child and get details about the bullying. Generally bullies pick on those they consider weaker. So if your child shows that there is support or can stand up to them they might stop harrassing her.
987019
If this person is your friend, you should be able to tell him/her that enough is enough already, and to stop. \n\nIf he/she doesn't stop teasing....\n\nDo you know your friend's parents?  Let THEM know what's happening.\n\n"I always felt _____ and I were friends.  But when I started this special PE class because I've got health/physical problems, he/she started teasing me a lot, and I wish he/she'd stop."\n\nIf you don't think his/her parents will help, or you don't know them, say the same thing to your case manager or a school counselor. Hopefully, both you and your friend will get pulled in to a meeting together to deal with it.\n\nIf you don't think any of these things will help, then the person is NOT your friend.  Report them for bullying (that's what this sort of teasing really is).  This person is making the choice to bully, so he/she should have to deal with the consequences.
263968
All the answers above are relevant (I've never heard of the God one though). It all comes back to insecurity. Bullies pick on other people to draw attention away from their own insecurities. They also want to feel "in control" and powerful. Maybe the bully's home life is bad and bullying is a way to regain control in a place where there is no control. Bullies most likely need help themselves. I always pitied bullies when I was in high school and younger. When you go back to your reunion someday, you'll either see that the bullies aren't as sucessful or they wised up and are nicer. They may even become your friend or significant other someday. Just hang in there. Everything gets better as time goes on.
407437
I used to beat up bullies in highschool when they bothered kids whether I knew them or not... See, I was little all through elementary school, and I got picked on and bullied ALL THE FREAKIN TIME. In 7th grade, God gave me a set of guns for my birthday that made me look like I was on steroids. The first fight I ever got in was cause a kid was pickin on me and callin me steroid boy. What an idiot. So when I got to tenth grade, i started to take my revenge by waiting for guys to pick on little kids and I would pulvarize them. It was great I had thought about getting back at them for years, and now my revenge was a good thing. Life can be so sweet. I HATE BULLIES AND MEAN PEOPLE. So look out all you bullies, cause one day the little people will grow up, either physically or financially and you will regret your ignorance.
689518
stick to your morals eventually they will give up either there your friends and respect you or if they continue to pressurise you then they really are not true friends ,and maybe you should consider distancing yourself from this bullying crowd
893115
Except no favors! Allow no one to bully you.  Better to go down fighting...than just go down.  Keep your mouth shut, big talkers dont last long...hope you never have to go...what a ? lol
1164385
I think it happens because you decide to let it happen. Change your mindset and make yourself one of these people who isn't a target. It is easier than you think. You just need to decide that enough is enough.\n\nI was bullied up until about 1993. Its ludicrous, as I am quite a well proportioned individual. I would say that once a loser always a loser is untrue. But you need to develop techniques to handle bullies and bullying, like I did.\n\nHere are some tips:\n1. Don't take them on in their own territory (i.e., dont get involved in name calling, etc as they love all that monkey business). Deal with them like you'd deal with a logical problem - find the shortest path to handling them and do it.\n2. Some martial arts or other self defense training helps build physical confidence. You're not expected to ever use it, but its nice to know.\n3. If you are getting bullied don't kid yourself that you aren't. It can be dealt with, even without help or support. \n4. Drop people in your life who are not supportive or who treat you badly. This erodes your confidence.\n\nThe most positive thing to remember is that you recognise that the way you are treated is bad and wrong. It took me a long time to come to terms with that and once I did the rest was easy. After all, how dare people treat you like sh**? Who the Hell are they? You ought to think that way the next time someone looks down their nose at you, mistreats you or makes you feel bad in some other way.\n\nGood luck!\n\nR
566205
Don't live in fear!! but don't be a snitch either that will only makes your enemies more angry and they will definitely want a piece of you then.  I suggest you just be smart and dont put yourself in a position where you are vulnerable to getting jumped.  Dont hang around where they might catch you alone.  Always have a friend or peer/teacher around.  I know it easier said then done.  Im guessing your in highschool if so Ive been there done that.  I also know sometimes you cant avoid it in that case do what you gotta do but dont be dumb and leave yourself open to getting jumped.  Taking kick boxing wouldnt hurt either.  goodluck hope eveything works out
176909
Just go to the gym for about 3 months and you will look like you never imagined and he will never pick on you again. Bullies mustn't be feared, most of the time they are just some retarded fools.
467656
girl i have 2 boyz 11&3 and let me tell u i talk to my big son on a regular bout self-love and self-awareness, we talk all the time bout the kids at school, i even left work earlier so i can meet the kids he hang out wit at lunch (thou my boss wasn;'t happy but u no wat my children come first) if he was being bullied i would b up at that school so fast i would want to meet wit the teacher the princapal the parents and let them no i don't take this lightly, but i think the best thing is to try and aviod it from happening, get involed wit school activise from the start let the children in the school no who u r and the chances of ur child gettin bullied is next to none, don't b a chicken bout it thou do wat ever u have to do to mek sure ur child is safe even if that mean calling the police, DON'T TEK IT LIGHTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it will in the long run mess up how ur child feels bout him/herself and that alone will lead them to stray!!!!!!!!!!!!
946777
I am a teen and I have known people who have gotten bullied and my advice to them was to tell the guidance counselor and if they don't help (which is most of the time) then fight back because they are the ones responsible when you tell them.
791828
Stand up for yourself. No one deserves to be picked on. Let her no that you don't like it. If that doesn't work talk to someone you can trust and ask what for their advice. Like a parent, good friend, or counselor. Good luck and remember people who are bullies are just jealous people.