As a student in high school, I never thought I would have to encounter a bully. Why? In elementary, I rarely ever had a problem with people.  Yet, in just a few months, I met him. He was stronger, faster, had more friends, etc. He was on my football team so there was no way I could avoid him. He called me names, pushed me around, and worst of all no one dared to stand against him. I wasn’t the only one. Many people were picked on by him. Everyday I came home from practice, I felt miserable. I didn’t dare to fight him for fear of getting beat up. So I just let him continue. One day, he threatened me, that crossed the line. I knew I had to do something about it.

Never Let The Bully Overpower You

No matter how strong the bully is, never EVER let him push you around. Teachers tell you to ignore the bully, but from my past experience, ignoring does nothing – in fact it makes it worse. If he calls you names, insult him back.

Respect

When people do not respect you, do NOT respect them back. When bullies push you around, stand strong and DO NOT show fear. By doing this it will make them think twice before picking on you again. For those who are thinking “But if I stand up, won’t i get beat up ?” There is a saying “Every now and then, your back is against a wall and you must plant your feet and make a point of who you are and what you are made of.” Who are you if you let the bully take advantage of you and control your life? Nobody can push you around unless you let them.

Violence

The most important thing I’ve learned is that violence does not stop bullying. Beating them senseless may feel like the only thing you want to do but, do not. The key to stopping bullies is using your brain. Find out what his weaknesses are- does he do well in school? What are his goals in life? By find out as much as you know about him and use it against him. The only time should you ever fight a bully is when you have no other choice, or if fighting him will stop the bullying for good.

Be Positive

Nobody deserves to be bullied and if you are, it is not your fault. Always remember that it’s not your fault for being bullied BUT it is your fault for letting yourself BE bullied. Never let anyone take your dignity. You are who you are and no one can take that away from you.

For everyone out there who is being bullied, I hope my tips help you and solve your problems with bullying. Bullying is serious and something must be done. Remember bullying can be stopped no matter how strong, popular, bigger, he or she is. I know how be bullied feels and it is a terrible feeling. I wish you all the best of luck =D