Dads reaction could be that your a
'wimp' or 'not a man'.
Remember that dad grew up in
different age and his way of dealing with bullies was
probably different to the way you are dealing with yours.
Dad will usually say 'smack him
back' but as you know this is much easier said than done
and turning to violence to resolve the bullying could
make it worse and you could end being in trouble if you
assault someone.
Hitting the bully could make him
see it as a challenge of strength and not wishing to
'lose face' with his friends and you could end up being
hurt yourself.
Let's not forget though that you
'hitting' the bully when defending yourself could stop it
altogether but that's not a guarantee.
It can be difficult for mum/dad to
give advice on bullying to you as they aren't the one
frightened to attend school or walk home knowing you
might get whacked.
Your parents can be the last to
know if you are being bullied, but you must try to tell
them.
Explain how you feel, tell them
your unhappy and that your school work is suffering (if
it is).
If you think that they will drag
you into school to the head and demand the bullying stop
then tell them not to do this. Tell mum /dad that you
want them to speak to the head but preferably not in
school hours as when parents are seen at school all the
children begin to talk and the bully could get to hear
and use this as more reason to pick on you. You want it
sorted but with your ideas.
No parent wants their child
bullied but if you don't tell them they cannot help!!
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