Bullies

Bullying, as you probably already know, is very wrong. If you are being bullied, tell an adult you can trust right away. If the bullying doesn't stop, keep telling trusted adults in your life. You're not at all to blame for being bullied.

Bullies get pleasure from making their victim feel shame; bullies like to make you feel bad about yourself. If you witness someone else being bullied, please be brave and stand up for the victim. One person standing up to a bully can stop or lessen the bullying. Don't hesitate to support someone being bullied; they might become your new best friend.

Do not be a bully. Often bullies have been the victims of bullying. If your friends bully other people, then it might be easier for you to succumb (to go along with) and bully kids yourself. If so, tell an adult you trust so they can help. It's important to be a good example and stand up to a friend who is a bully.

Boys can do exercises, such as push-ups to build muscle, or they can learn martial arts, such as karate or taekwondo, to gain confidence standing up to bullies.

Boys might not realize it, but they can build muscle in a relatively short time, which can help them feel less like they have to be submissive to bullies.

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STOMP Out Bullying™