How to Face a Bully Every Day in School

Verbal or physical abuse by a bully at school is not only traumatizing, it can easily escalate if an adult is not informed of the problem before it is too late. Seeing the bully on a daily basis can be problematic and avoiding them is easier said than done due to the aggressive, unpredictable behavior of most bullies. A major factor in the bully's behavior is the need to exert dominance over you, which is often due to his or her own insecurities. While confidence is a key to diffusing potentially violent situations, an adult must intervene to prevent harm to you and others, according to KidsHealth.org.

Instructions

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  Speak to a teacher or principal. Bullying is often not tolerated in many elementary and high schools, but an authority figure has to become aware of the situation in order to address it.

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  Avoid confrontation. Don't attempt to physically fight back, as this can easily provoke the bully to respond violently and jeopardize your safety.

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  Stay in groups. Bullies tend to attack when you're by yourself. By staying in a group the bully is less likely to attempt to confront you, according to KidHealth.org.

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  Ignore taunts and threats. Verbal abuse is often the bully's attempt to chip away at your self-esteem. By ignoring the bully you can take away some of his power.