The best bully defense is an overwhelming and unrelenting offense. Yes, I realize there are many reasons why bullies bully. As one who was bullied constantly up through middle school, the only thing that made them stop is when I lashed back. Not mediation; not getting teachers involved; not ultimatums. Make them regret choosing you as their target.

[–] bruhduh@lemmy.world 22 points 11 months ago (1 children)

As someone that got bullied through middle and high school i relate strongly) but unrelenting offence don't work when your bully have influential parents, in my case that was it, and i got labelled as near fricking war criminal, even though i was bullied middle schooler, but you're absolutely right about common cases)

[–] devfuuu@lemmy.world 18 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If they believe someone is a criminal already then just escalate things and appear in their houses in the middle of the night while they are sleeping. Worse than a bully only supportive parents. They all deserve the same treatment.

[–] bruhduh@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Preach) 🙏🙌

[–] drathvedro@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Sent two to ER, didn't help. Damn kids have no self-preservation instinct, especially bullies for whom playing with fire is their entire thing.

In my opinion, the school is just a glorified daycare and it's terrible at it. Kids are inherently dumb and because they are dumb they are cruel. And, worst thing of all, is that they take example from others so putting them up together is the worst idea possible. Kids should be surrounded by adults, not other kids. I will do my best to prevent mine from going to school, or, at the very least, make sure they attend a smaller one with reduced classes. Less kids = less problems.