There have been a bunch of topics about bullying stories, and ways people try to deal with the bullies. I've come to help y'all out with bully issues.

There are a few ways you can handle bullies, fortunately. One way many people use, and is very effective, also my favorite, is the strength in numbers counter. All you need is 2-3 friends with you, pretty much all the time. If the bully approaches you, he's got guts. You can talk your way out of him with your friends. The thing is, you can't show signs of fear. That proves you think you can't do it. Look him in the eye, the whole time. And make sure you talk in an audible voice. Get your friends to do the same, and possibly rehearse if you're nervous.

Bullies can also be fended off by jokes. If the bully makes fun of you for something, simply back up what he says. Here's an example, and the bully is using sarcasm: "Yo Veech, I like how good you are at b-ball." You can reply something like, "Yeah man, I totally blow, lol" The bully's forced into an awkward position, with the classic WTF face on.

The final effective way to deal with a bully is, and in the most extreme cases, is to switch schools. You've tried the above, and things just don't work out, then you need to transfer.

If you exaggerate on your stories, or try to harm the bully while he bullies you, you're just giving him just what he wants. Fighting him back, is THE WORST THING YOU CAN DO. If you really want to own him, pick up a basketball sometimes and practice. Challenge him to a one on one, and get everyone to watch, if you're absolutely sure you can win.

Harming the bully won't fend him off. He'll just come at you when you're alone, with his possy, and beat the daylights out of you for it. You're starting a war if you do that, and it's not what you need.

If you guys want this pinned, go ahead and say it. Personal bully stories that don't work well with these situations are appreciated in this topic.

*Pinned through votes*

You forgot one thing... Tell a teacher or someone! Do that before (if it gets that bad) deciding to transfer. It should work.

I must say though, good job. Yes, it should be pinned.

Disagreed with all of it. As for you King Elemento, telling a teacher is one of the worst things you can do for two main reasons;
(a) they never end up settling the situation
(b) you will get picked on moreso by the bully for being a "grass/grass up/snitch" (whatever you wish to call it).

Anyway, mainly I disagreed with the fighting part. Fighting back is, in my personal opinion, a good thing to do, provided you have a chance to win. Hell even putting up a worthy fight is good enough. Why is this? Because the bully will think twice about hitting you/bullying you again if he knows he's going to get his fair share of damage dealt to him.

And btw, before some of you criticise me, I know what I'm talking about, having been there myself when I was a young lad (now a late teen btw). Fools will laugh at me and call me close minded, but the wise will understand.

EDIT- If anyone wishes me to write an article on bullying, and my perspective upon it, then I'd be more than happy to help you out. Along with those suffering from it. Just pop me a note whenever.

I completely agree with you. Fighting back is one of the best things you can do to stand up for yourself. I'm thinking about writting some kind of article myself for bullying...and other school issues...

Oh my!

Can I post this on my site, Yuuhi? It's really effective. If possible, may I use all of your suggestions to bullying? I'll give credit!

Take that as a compliment, it's really good. All of you.

I wouldn't put all of it because um, it's very contradictory (hence the opposing views upon how to deal witb bullying).

I'd mix it, I guess. Take it from sources that I find trustworthy, mix it all up, edit it, give credit after posting.

Knock yourself out.

Jay, please. >>

I don't want advice.

I wasn't offering advice to you. :D

Yay! Thank you Yuuhi.

No prob.

I moved this to school because it seems to fit better here :P

personaly, i don't fight someone unless they want to fight me, female or not. but usually, people don't want to fight me.