Bullying

How to Avoid Being Bullied in Middle School

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No one wants to be bullied. No one should be bullied. However, it happens everyday in Middle School. Bullies feel insecure about themselves Follow this guide to improve your chances of avoiding bullies:

Body language is extremely important. Do not look at your feet when you walk. Do not bite your nails (it is an animal instinct of nervousness). Do not walk with your hands in your pockets. Examine your current habits, do any of them make you seem smaller, weaker or less physically capable? If so, change them to something that will make you appear larger and more confident.
Self Esteem is even more important but harder to attain. You are a very important person. You matter! You matter to your parents, teachers and relatives. Self-confidence may be the only thing that separates you from the most popular kid in school.

Do not attempt to throw back comebacks unless you are incredibly adept. Bullies practice their comebacks on other kids all day everyday. You probably don't and you will merely say something that they will use against you.

When ridiculed, say nothing, and stare them viciously in the eye like a hungry animal. This may be difficult at first but you wont be giving them the reaction they want. They want you to give in and try to fight them so they can beat you. If you don't fight, they can't win.

Do not believe that a teacher or parent or principal can save you from bullying. You should always tell a parent, teacher or principal if the bullying gets excessive. But they often can do nothing to protect you, you must protect yourself. Most teachers won't follow you to the bathroom or escort you from class to class. Even though the school is liable for your safety, they cannot safeguard you.

Keep an eye out in the halls. These are great bully hideouts because they can strike while you are in a group so they wont be seen. Move amongst the other kids with head held high, scanning for threats. It may sound a bit paranoid but it comes in very handy. Especially focus on the faces of kids in a crowd. If they appear hostile in any way, slip away inconspicuously.

Do not fight them. Even when fighting a bully of greater size, you can do some damage. If you are able to repel an attack by a bully or even hurt a bully, they will likely try one or two more times to pick on you and if you can continually keep them at bay they may leave you alone. Opting for other more easy targets.

Wait until they have thrown the first punch or have hurt or have attempted to hurt you physically. You can then claim it was in self defense and that you just didn't want to get hurt anymore. NEVER SAY "He started it!" use the words "self defense" or say "i feared for my life (or safety)".

Kicking a bully in the back of the knees while he is walking away will bring him to your level as he falls to his knees. If he is wearing a backpack, pull on that hard from behind and he will fall on his back. Kick him in between the legs. Do not try to fight with your fists. You will almost certainly lose.

If they make fun of something you do or something you wear, do not change your habits. This will only show them they have power over you.


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