Bully Stopping Plans

Below are some suggestions for stopping typical non life threatening bullying situations. As you know, stopping a bully has its’ risks, but allowing someone to bully you also carries risk, doing something proactive to stop a bully, can provide benefits to you. Often if nothing is done to stop the bullying situations can get worse. More serious bullying situations need to be handled with more serious actions.

How to Stop a Bully

1. Walk, stand and look tall and proud
2. Think smart and avoid known trouble areas
3. Travel with good friends and be a good friend
4. Manage your own behavior
5. Look the bully in the eye
6. Laugh with the Bully but NEVER at the bully
7. Let them think you agree with them
8. Try not to show the bully they are upsetting you
9. Shout “Stop that” or “Leave me alone” or “Stop it”
10. Try not to cry; don’t give the bully your tears
11. Leave the situation, but keep the bully in your peripheral vision
12. Tell an adult you trust – expect action.