Dealing with Bullies as a Child Ann Arbor MI

Mankind has been plagued by a growing problem that has been infecting our society for thoushands of years. What is this problem? It is know as bullying. Adults have a hard time dealing with this attitude and the trauma linked to it for years on end. In fact, criminal minds have been known as either bullies or victims of bullying. Either way, most people don't seem to have all the tools needed to put a stop to it, which is why schools have decided to take matters in their own hands.

You see, educators believe that bullying must be nipped in the bud. And it can start as early as Kindergarten. Bullies come in all ages. The younger a child is when he learns right from wrong and how to react appropriately to difficult situations without affecting others negatively, the better the chance is that he doesn't become a bully.

But what if you are a child? Here are some strategies to show you how to deal with bullies when you are a child! Before reading the following strategies, always keep in mind that a bully is not stronger than you, but is in fact a coward that looks for someone smaller or that seems weaker to put down in order to feel good themselves.

1. Keep your cool! The bully will try anything to make you cry or stir up your anger. Stay in control of your reactions. If you give the bully what he wants, you also give him power over you. Ignore his comments as you know they are lies. If you feel that you need help to stay in control of your emotions, ask someone to walk with you when you know you'll see the bully, or, even better, walk awith a group. Bullies are not as likely to face more than one person at a time, as they have less power in that situation. ...

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Author: Sylvie Leochko