Is it ever okay to bully a bully?

By the second metric, if you think bullying is wrong, then bullying the bully would be just as wrong. So, if you think about it, it is never okay to bully a bully, firstly because bullying is ineffective, and secondly because bullying is immoral.

Would you let your child defend themselves against a bully?

Worse things could happen, but no parent wants their child to be bullied, or ostracized for defending themselves. It was a no-win situation, and the fact that the girl was the bully made it more difficult to mitigate when the situation climaxed. No.

What happens when a bully targets his victim?

When bullies are targeting their victims, they may seem powerful, dominant, or in control. However, this is merely a facade. You see, people who are truly confident and comfortable in their positions do not have to bully or demean other individuals to feel good about themselves.

Is it ever acceptable to make excuses for bullying others?

It’s important to note that anger, tough times, trauma, etc. are never acceptable excuses for bullying other individuals. Everyone has their cross to bear and mountains to climb. This does not give us the right to lash out at others and be the perpetrators of someone else’s hurt or pain.

Do bullies understand the consequences of their actions?

Sometimes it is the only method by which a bully understands the consequences of his actions. When my son was 12, he was bullied relentlessly for an entire year by the same kid. Constant, unabated hitting, kicking, punching.

Why don’t adults intervene when a child is being bullied?

Often times, adults don’t intervene because many don’t see bullying as a problem. So kids that are bullied often feel very much alone. There are lots of ways a bully can treat you badly. These include: Making fun of you. Threatening to hurt you. Spreading vicious rumors. Excluding you from activities.

What should I do if I’m being bullied at school?

Parents and community leaders are also more aware of the seriousness of bullying, and don’t take reported bullying lightly. So if you’re being bullied, but the situation is not an immediate physical threat, try not to respond by fighting physically, but don’t respond by doing nothing either.