A How-To For Girls Getting Bullied (From a Non-Professional's Point Of View)

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IF YOU ARE GETTING BULLIED:

If you are the victim of bullying, here are some tips on how to deal with it.

• Never cry in front of the bully.
  
• Never show the bully that they are getting to you.
• Involve an adult right away, before the situation gets out of hand.
  
• If the bully is threatening to do something to you if you tell, the best thing to do is tell an adult you can really trust about the threat. Usually they can stop it from happening.
• Always hang around a friend or adult at recess or when your walking somewhere.
• Stay where there are lots of people at all times.
  
• Do not tell the principal or a mean teacher first. Always start with a parent, babysitter, or other adult you trust.
• Keep yourself confident no matter what.
• Talk slowly, loudly, and bravely to a bully.
  
• Talk to your friends, maybe they'll have advice.
• Never physically hurt the bully, call them names, or say or do anything bad to them. You can end up getting in trouble for it later on.
  
• When an adult tries do deal with it, be honest and give straight facts.
• When telling an adult you trust, make sure you are alone with the adult.
  

IF YOUR FRIEND IS BEING BULLIED:

If a friend is the victim of bullying, here's how to deal with it.

• Always comfort your friend when they need it.
  
• Don't say or do anything bad to the bully.
  
• Be confident.
• Help boost your friend's confidence by complimenting her/him.
  
• Give as much advice to your friend as you can.
• Ask an adult you trust for advice on how to help the situation.
• Stand up for your friend.
  
• Give your friend space if they need it, but stick around your friend as much as possible.
  
• Stay in areas where there are lots of people.
  
• Be optimistic and try not to talk about the bullying too much.
• If your friend doesn't want to tell an adult and doesn't want you to, either, let her try to deal with it by herself for a little while and if it gets worse, tell an adult as an "anonymous source".
• Be ready to stand up for your friends at all times.
• Don't stress out, have some time to your self at one point in the day to just breathe.
  
• Don't cry in front of your friend or the bully.
  
• Be a good example.

So next time someone you know, including yourself, is getting bullied, be ready. Help to make sure everyone involved stays calm and collected.