How did you handle bullies in school?

I broke a nose or two and was left alone thereafter. I don't think that would work today because it's not politically correct.

I will have to say I was never bullied in school.  Thank goodness.

Being the smallest kid in school I had more than my share of "bullies" in school You have to understand it was a different time and the rules and parental involment (if there was any) was very different from today. How I handled bullies then would put me in jail today without a shadow of a doubt. The method was very effective but it only invited more bullies.

I wasn't bullied. I was the one standing up to bullies on the behalf of others. I never laid a hand on anyone, but I could come up with better put downs than the bullies, and made it appear that I could harm them I needed to.

I surrounded myself with kids who were cooler, tougher, and stronger than me lol. I wasn't bullied very much, but like Ancient One, I've often been the smallest kid in my grade and sometimes that would make me a target. I've never hit anybody though--most of the bullying I've received was verbal, though I've been shoved, but not beaten up or anything.

I wasn't bullied but I did handle a couple with just the right amount of force.

Back when I was in school they used to taunt you with the occasional physical altercation . . . I used to hold my head up high and keep on walking . . .

Today, they stalk you in social media, spreading lies relentlessly because they do not physically see the pain it is causing the person . . . It is much worse now.

What you have to tell yourself is what weight do you place on this person's view of you? Will you let this person define you . . TO YOU? If other people are "buying in" to the lies someone says about you, would you really want them as friends . . . They sound like mindless lemmings, willing to follow whatever whim is the flavor of the day, are those the kinds of people you want as friends or count as even "peers"?

Hold yourself to a higher standard . . . Do not follow the pack mentality, and ALWAYS go to the source for information . . Do not blindly accept negative information about people. Reciprocity invites you to treat each situation as if you were the victim so you can make good choices based on how YOU would want to be treated.

I was never bullied in school. But my heart goes out to any who were and who are now being bullied. Most bullies are cowards. Dont be afeaid to tell others that you are being bullied. Don't go through this alone. That is just what a bully wants. Control over your emotions. There is a great video on the website jw.org. It has a great video on how to deal with bullies under the section teenagers. Hope this is helpful