the local bully is getting.....?
959180
yeah beat him up this is the only way some people learn.  Don't matter if you're not hard cos so long as you're keen you'll win.  Look at jack russells!!!
717571
what an idiot.... he is hanging on to unresolved issues.. probably that you moved on and lived great without him.. He's a bully, and he no longer, and hasnt for ages had any hold on you, but being a bully, still feels the need to hurt you, IGNORE HIM at your sons graduation, he dosnt exist, its a shame you have to be at the same venue, at the same time, maybe just a nod in acknowledgement, nothing more, dont, for gods sake get into a convo with him, he will try and bring you down, cause he's still an arsehole, and that will make him the WINNER, cause his bullying has worked again... so IGNORE HIM....please
546607
First of all, Blackscythe has been reported for abuse.  You don't threaten people over the internet, or in real life, unless you are a fearful little jerk with no sympathy, no compassion, and no human feeling.  And if you're like that, you're not much of a human, and you're certainly no man.\n\nI'm 38, a teacher in junior high school -- which by the way is NOT a cesspool whatsoever.  We have programs in place here, and more and more schools are everywhere, that target, define and help stamp out bullying.  Teachers are trained in the overt and covert forms of it, and are given practical advice on how to combat it. \n\nThat said, I was bullied when I was in elementary, middle, junior high and high school for a variety of reasons.  No one ever made me cry; no one ever broke my spirit.  They just made me stronger and unbreakable, thus doing the exact opposite of what they intended.  I was bullied for my weight, for being a smart girl, for not bothering to hide my brains.  Whatever.  When people bully, it says a lot more about them and their insecurities than it ever does about me and my talents.\n\nRecently, a weird, dysfunctional man in my neighborhood tried to bully me about public parking.  He wanted to "save" public parking places, and I wasn't about to put up with that.  He banged on my car window, and I just looked the other way and very slowly and calmly got my stuff together, hoping that my total lack of reaction would piss him off and throw him off guard -- of course it worked.  He tried to curse at me, and he got up in my space threateningly.  So, I got up in his space, took two steps forward to his one, and screamed and yelled and cursed louder and longer, with more force, more vehemence and more style.  I got up in his face.  I gave it right back with double strength.  And this macho Hispanic dude literally backed away from me, running, with his palms up, submissively.  And of course since that one time that I stood up to him, he has not bothered me since, and I've gained his respect.  He knows not to mess with me, because I don't take it at all whatsoever.\n\nAnd that was what I did to everyone who tried to bully me: I stood up to them, looked them in the eye, and NAMED THEIR BEHAVIOR, framing it in the rudest, most pathetic, disparaging terms I could, to make me look completely innocent and them look like bumbling, fumbling, incompetent, obnoxious morons -- which they were.  Every time, since childhood, these bullies slunk away and I never had another problem.  I felt massively relieved and rewarded.  There is great, great value in having a sharp tongue.  It's because of my sharp tongue and slice-and-dice vocabulary that I've never been in a physical fight in my life; I could just insult the h-e-l-l out of you so that you slunk away in shame.  In a way I realize that what I did bordered on or was verbal abuse right back... but it stopped the attack on me, and there was no other problems were had.\n\nSo, stand up.  Look the person in the eye.  Name their behavior.  Be aware that bullies are always, always cowards.  And once you stand up to these cowards, they always, always back down.  Bullies are scared and insecure, and that weakness can be exploited and preyed upon.  Whatever they are attacking YOU for, that is what they hate and cannot accept in their own selves.  Turn it back on them.  Watch them squirm.  And watch them RUN away.  This is called guerilla psychological warfare.\n\nSo, from an overweight girl who never took s-h-i-t from anyone, I became a confident teacher.  I am there for my junior high school kids.  I empower them, teach them to stand up for themselves, to evaluate themselves, their situations and each other as objectively as possible, and if at all possible, to laugh about it.  And I and all my colleagues watch out for bullying every single day, and we don't let it go.  \n\nTake heart.  The jerks are out there, but they're SO easy to disa
584342
Because he is a bully.  Piss him off and he floods the place....quite reactionary.......\n\nI say lets go string him up.
830648
School discipline is so tightly controlled that not do homework is a major infraction. Bullies stand no chance. All your friend needs to do is to report any bullying taunting behavior. Ask his parents to see the principal.  Btw, i believe learning to handle bullies is part of growing up process. Singapore is producing too many wimps.
996279
People bully others because they have low self-esteem and are aware that they are lacking something.  Others find it funny because they need some type of amusement in their boring lives and think seeing others being tortured is something to get away from the torture they are living in.
1107302
Keep him guessing...  =)\n\nJust kidding.  If evil ones who hurt others are treated with generosity, some may react well, but others who are bullies will take that as a license to abuse.  So, use wisdom.  My personal rule is give someone three chances.  AFTER THAT go after them, so they remember never ever to repeat.
407253
It does sound like drugs.  Can't you get him to a better school?  Do something about the bullying : see the headmaster and if possible get a big man to kick some @rse.
1056875
some one playing a very mean joke
525743
You didn't explain exactly what is happening, so it is difficult to give a specific response.  If a teacher is bullying a child, it is a serious situation, and unfortunately it happens more often that we who are, or have been, educators, would care to admit.  anyone can be a bully, including a teacher.\n\nThe best scenario would be if you could calmly talk to the teacher, explain what is happening and how it is affecting the child, and give an opportunity for the teacher to change - but not weeks, only days.  If that doesn't work, then the next step is the principal.  The principal is the person who has most chance of doing something about this.  \nAgain, it is key that you maintain your calm and composure.  You probably won't be taken seriously if you are upset, angry, etc., even if you have every right to be.\n\nI'm not sure how old the child is, but is he old enough to write dowm what has happened?  If so, that might be the next step.  I would get the child to do that, describe the incidents that have happened in his own words as he understands them, in a letter to the principal, copied to the teacher in question.  The teacher has to receive a copy of the letter.  That makes it official and it has to be addressed.   \n\nIf at all possible, I'd have the child in any meeting between parent, teacher and principal.  Prepare the child to be there, to be able to tell what happened even with the teacher there.  Bring an impartial advocate with you if you feel you would need that support.  If the child is not in the meeting, there is only the teacher to describe the situation with no one to really say, "But I was there and that is not what happened."  An alternative might be to videotape the child telling his version of the events.\n\nThere are always at least three sides to any story - the child's version, the teacher's version, and the correct version.  So keep that in mind.  The real truth may be hidden somewhere in the emotion of the whole situation, but it is also possible that the child's version is mostly the truth.\n\nYou might also want to discretly seek out other parents to see if anyone else is aware of what is happening.  If a taecher is being a bully, everyone in the class knows it.  Actually, if the teacher is being a bully, most likely everyone in the school knows it, or at least has a sense of it.  If you have more than one parent or child making a complaint, it will be taken more seriously.  But still make yhour complaints through channels - teacher first, then principal if at all possible.\n\nIs there a counselor at the school?  Could you and the child bring this issue to the couselor?  The school counselor might know the best route to take this in your particular school and area, and might be a good support.\n\nMost principals want to know if a teacher is being a bully, and the principals usually want to sort it out.  Best of luck in getting this issue taken care of.
777753
Stay quiet and stay out of the way.  Witty comebacks and smart-assed remarks don't work because the bully is rarely smart enough to understand.  You can't win with a stupid person because they are too stupid to understand they've lost.  Just stay under the radar until you are out of school.  Then, when you're their boss, you will have the last laugh.
845480
Firstly tell your parents, make sure they are aware of the situation. Don't fall for any of this "You mustn't tell the teacher" nonsense. The guy sleeps happy at night, so why shouldn't you? And don't apologise to anyone for sticking up for your rights, they are your rights, people fought for them, and this bully shouldn't be allowed to take them away.\nNext time he threatens you tell him there will be trouble if he tries anything, but, and this is the important part, don't tell him or even hint what actions you will take, let him guess. His imagination will do the job for you. Just smile. \nNext, get some witnesses to back you up.\nIf they guy touches you then lay a complaint with the Police, and if they ask why you didn't speak to the school say they refused to protect you.\nAlso learn a few basic self defense moves, like kicking him "where it hurts most". If he tries anything, do that, and when he's on the ground crying his eyes out ... like I said, don't apologise.\nSince the Principal won't do anything, write to the school committee asking them what their policy is on bullying (it will be they don't allow it, but you have to ask the question) because you are being bullied and the Principal won't address your concerns. \nIf the bully is threatening others, which is probably the case, make sure you state this as well in your letter. \nThird, next time it happens, go down to the school office and tell them you are going home because they are unable to provide a safe environment for you at school, and tell them to ring you when it is. If they try and stop you ask them why they don't stop the bully. Tell them to call the cops and walk out. \nAlso, can do you know of any "dirt" on the guy. For example, does he bring cigarettes to school or is an illegal immigrant? \nShop him. \nAnd lastly, always look confident when he sees you, not frightened. Look like you are a person with power, because you have something he doesn't have - the law is on your side.
877243
I know exactly what I would do.  I would find out when the next school board meeting was first.  Then I would get me a good lawyer and go to that school board meeting.  When it is time for discussion from the floor, I would tell the Superintendent and the School Board exactly what has been going on and exactly what the principal and the teacher has said to you.  I would then tell them that they are allowing your child to be bullied and he is in an unsafe environment and that your lawyer is prepared to file a lawsuit (he will tell you what to say here) and that you are not going to allow your child to be treated this way because a cops child is the one doing the bullying.  I would also consider telling the cop and his spouse that you will be filing a suit against them as well. \n\nI really don't want you to go through with this unless they don't do anything to make the situation better.  Sometimes the threat of something like this is just what they need.  Imagine all the bad press they would get for allowing bullying to go on in their school system.....  I would push for the principal and the teacher to be disciplined also.  \n\nWe had an almost similar situation where the principal told the teachers not to tell anyone that there was a meningitis outbreak at the school.  Needless to say that principal retired after that.  My son was also getting his lunch money stolen everyday.  I tried for about 2 months to get him to stand up for himself but that is just not the kind of kid he his.  Finally, I wrote a letter to the teacher and told her what was going on and I also called the pricipal and told her.  The children (2) were caught red handed.  They were told they would have to repay the money.  The same day the money was repaid, one of the kids stole the money back.  I got a letter from one of the childrens mother saying that her son told them that mine was "giving" his money to him.  I know different because my son was extremely upset over the whole thing.  I didn't get mad over the money, I just wanted him to not be tortured anymore.  Just like you.  I would pay to just threaten them with a lawyer.  I'm sure you can find one that would do this for a very reasonable price.  Shop around.  I hope you can get this taken care of.  No one will take up for our children but us.  I wish you all the best.
948535
If anyone knows about having problems in high school it's abazzabba. I mean this dude posts questions begging for help because a "bully at school" is throwing food in his face. Not sure if you'd want to listen to someone who asks questions like that then turns around and tells you to punch somebody in the "teeth". That would be like taking advice from a NUN who gives suggestions on sexual positions.
88641
Hire a lawyer, the legal terms are (1) Slander (2) defamation of character. and it sounds like there is malous behaviour there too. these are all civil so the courts will have to help you, the police wont unless there is a restraining order on this person.
243702
People are mean every where
468320
Just talk to him and tell him to start standing up for himself. All it takes is a little courage and strength. Tell the bullies to back off and give him some room to breath. believe it or not if he never stands up for himself he will continue to keep getting bullied. people tend to pick on those who they know wont do anything or say anything back to them, but when they defend themselves the bullying will eventually stop.