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"I hated high school. I enjoyed the educational part of it; my teachers allowed me to be creative. But I didn't have any friends, because I didn't fit in. I thought past high school to what I wanted to do."
Chad Michael Murray (Actor, One Tree Hill)
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Bullying can mess with your head. It's a bit like monsters under the bed when you're little. What we mean is that you get so worried about the problem, it takes over your life. You convince yourself that this terrifying thing is going to rule your life. However once you actually look under the bed and confront the problem, you realise a lot of what you worried about wasn't that scary. Bullies use their strength or power to scare people into doing what they want. Thing is, they're not actually that powerful or strong. There's plenty you can do. These ideas might sound simple, but they work: |
Go to your school:Bullying is something we're all aware of, and it's something your school should know how to handle. Every school must have an anti-bullying policy and rules to prevent people being picked on. If you think your school isn't doing enough to make its policy clear, have a word with your teachers or your designated teacher. If you don't feel confident enough to do this, then get your carer or another adult you trust to speak for you. Report the problem:It isn't grassing, it's looking after yourself - and it will be dealt with. The school has to take you seriously and will want to solve the problem. They want you to be happy at school and they don't want the school to get a reputation for having a problem with bullying. Don't try to fight back!It's messy, you'll get into trouble, the teacher won't know that you've been bullied and will think you're just as much to blame as the bully. You've also just given the bully all the excuse he needs to continue being an idiot. "Uh, well you hit me so I'm going to carry on making your life hell". You know how it goes. Keep a record:Save any nasty texts or emails that you have been sent, and note down days and times when you've been bullied. It's all evidence to help teachers build up a picture of what's been happening. Remember it's not your fault - nobody deserves to be bullied!
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