What can students do about school bullying?
A student may be a bully or the target of a bully. Some students may be both. The majority of students, however, are bystanders or observers of bullying, and still others may not be aware of bullying happening at all but may be affected by the problems caused by the behavior. The targeted student needs to know that bullies rarely stop bullying on their own. A bully’s aggressive behavior more likely will escalate and over time, he/she will devise bolder methods for hurting people. Telling a responsible, caring adult at school about the bullying and asking for help are essential. The targeted student should also avoid the usual times and places where they come in contact with the bully. The targeted student should chose safe places to be at school, stay with someone, and avoid being vulnerable by being alone or in some secluded area of the school. The bully’s primary purpose is to gain power or acclaim. Some targeted students have made the mistake of thinking that use of a weapon or reta
