It was hard for me today, during Advisory Period, listening to your opinions on bullying and being a bystander. It's not that I don't believe every word you tell me, I do. It's just hard for an adult, a parent, to hear that what we are doing about bullying is having no real affect.
If you tell me something, my instinct is to 'fix it'. Does that help? I'm not sure. What happens when I'm not there? Or another teacher, or parent isn't there?
My best guess? Find some allies; some good friends to stick by you. You don't need many - maybe two or three. Bullies are frightened by groups.
What not to do? Try to change to suit them; don't try to play along. You can't please a bully. That's not what they want. They want your fear. They want you to feel lonely and scared, like they do.
Don't be afraid to be bonkers. The best people will appreciate you.
