Advice against bullying

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OK so this is basically how to deal with any jerks who are being mean to you.

1. The first thing to remember is that no matter what you think, someone will miss you if you kill yourself.  I will definitely miss you.

2. So like i implied in #1 DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT KILLING YOURSELF THIS IS ONLY ONE STAGE IN LIFE! (elementary, middle, high school, or even college) IT WILL GET BETTER!
Honestly, once you move out things will likely get better. Don't end your life over something temporary. Talk to your friends or a trusted adult if you're having suicidal thoughts/feelings.

3. So you're probably wondering how to deal with the bullies them selves right? Here we go...

4. Depending on what type of bullying you're facing, you may want to try different tactics.  For example, if they're teasing you or whatever, then try insulting them back (yes it may sound like a first grade fighting match, but if it gets them to stop the it's worth it.)  If you're already doing that, then ignore them. 
There are two basic types of bullying: the one where they want to get a reaction out of you, and the one's where they want you to take the abuse and feel awful.
Don't react if that's what they want.
Don't stand there and let them insult you if they're trying to make you feel bad about yourself.

5. Yes yes, I know not everyone has the self-control to ignore bullies. Try as long as you can . . . or . . . tell someone! Yes I did just say (write) that.  If they say that you're being a tattletale first of all, that just makes them immature, (I mean they are bullying you in the first place, which is a massive sign of immaturity) second of all, their not going to be the ones laughing at you when they're the ones in trouble. 
The reason they're 'making fun' of you for telling someone? It's because they're scared to get in trouble. Don't fall for it.

6. If someone is actually physically abusing you, then either fight back (it's probably not going to hurt any less if you just let them do it) and make sure to tell someone like I mentioned in #6
OK . . . so not everyone has someone they can tell about this sort of stuff. I'm definitely going to advise you to try a hot-line or the police.

7) Lastly, not to defend bullies of course, but most of them are very insecure or hurting inside. If you want to avoid the traditional "tattletale" route then try the more mature approach of telling an adult "I'm worried about 'bully' they seem to be acting differently lately."
Chances are, this will set off any good adults warning bells and hopefully they'll find the cause of the bullies meaness.


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