Well, I was once a victim of high school bullying. There was this group of so - called 'popular' kids who would always make fun of my clothes. They would laugh and point at me in the hallways. It made me feel so self - conscious and I started to dread going to school every day. I often ate lunch alone in a corner just to avoid them.
Often, those who are different in some way are common victims. For example, students who are shy or introverted can be targeted. Bullies might see them as easy prey. Also, students with unique interests like art or music that are not considered 'cool' in the school environment may face bullying.
Victims can start by blocking the bully. This stops them from directly interacting and sending more mean messages. Another way is to save evidence, like screenshots of the bullying messages. It can be useful if they need to report it. And they should talk to someone they trust, such as a teacher or a parent.
Sure. One victim I knew was constantly called names because of his glasses. The bullies would make fun of how he looked and it really damaged his self - esteem. He became very shy and withdrawn.
Victims can start by talking to a trusted adult, like a teacher or a parent. They can also try to make new friends who are more positive. For example, joining a club or activity where they can meet like - minded people.
When I was in school, there was a boy who always pushed me in the hallway. He thought it was funny. One time, he pushed me so hard that I fell and hurt my knee. I was too scared to tell the teacher at first because I thought he would bully me more. But finally I told, and he got in trouble.
Well, there was this girl in my high school who was bullied because she was a bit different. She liked to read books all the time and wasn't into the popular trends. Some mean girls would spread rumors about her, like she had a strange disease. It made her really sad and withdrawn. I befriended her and together we told the principal, and things got better.
I'm not sure of the specific details of the Leander High School bullying story in 2019. There could be various forms of bullying like verbal, physical or social exclusion. It might have involved a group of students targeting one or more individuals, perhaps due to differences in appearance, social status or other factors.
One way is to encourage a positive school culture. From the stories we know that when the whole school environment is friendly and inclusive, bullying is less likely to happen. For example, schools can have anti - bullying campaigns that promote kindness and respect among students.