re: #511 Belafon

I had to deal with a bully as a kid, and I never got anything out of having to deal with it on my own. I’ve told my kids to talk to me if anyone is bullying them. Last night, my youngest told me about one he’s having to deal with. I tell them how they can deal with bullies, and I contacted his teacher, who was helpful.

There is no “toughening up” when having to deal with a bully alone. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be bullying you.

I was bullied in elementary school, and I remember the teachers and my parents and all other responsible adults telling me “When they laugh at you, laugh with them!”