| People Bully Me | Bullying | People Bully Me | <div class="ExternalClassEBDDCC0D42A24FACB0E6BA97CFBF1D04"><p style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;">P<span>eople bully me all
the time and I don't know where to go? </span></p>
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writing in. Bullying just stinks! It is wrong, and it hurts.
That old saying, “words will never hurt me” is just not true. We are not
sure what you have tried already to stop the bullying, but here are a few
suggestions. Try telling a trusted adult at school like your favorite
teacher or the school counselor. A lot of schools are starting to set up
specific consequences for kids who are bullying. Some schools are even taking a
"no tolerance" approach in which some consequences are given even on
the first offense. Tell your parents if it is happening from neighbor kids or
siblings. </span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(89, 89, 89);"><span>Ignoring the bullies is one good approach, but there are some others too if
that is not working. Throw some humor back at them by saying, "Thank you
very much" or "Boy that's original." Smile back at them. When a
bully sees that he or she has upset you, in his mind, he wins. </span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(89, 89, 89);"><span>Catch one of the
bullies unexpectedly one day maybe when his/her friends are not around, and
give her a genuine compliment. She might think before speaking next time
she sees you. If the bullying is always taking place in a particular class or
area of school, choose a seat by the teacher’s desk or walk down a different
hallway. Avoid the spots where the bully is targeting you. </span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(89, 89, 89);"><span>Nothing gives anyone the right to bully another, but did you know that most
bullies do what they do because they are insecure themselves. Putting someone
else down, builds themselves up in their own eyes. A lot of bullies are just
trying to impress their friends. Stick by your friends, and stand up for other
students if you see them get picked on. If you are caring towards others, they
will want to be around you. </span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(89, 89, 89);"><span>Sometimes when
kids get bullied, it makes them feel worthless, down on themselves, or even
suicidal. If you have thoughts like that at all, definitely call
in. Don’t let the bullies define who you are. Take a look at
yourself and write down some positives. Even ask a good friend or cousin
or someone you like what they like about you. It’s nice to be reminded of
your good qualities. That can make anyone feel good. Hang in there,
and take a look at some of the articles on bullying in the
yourlifeyourvoice.org website.</span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(89, 89, 89);"><span>Laura, Crisis Counselor</span></span><br></p>
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