If the mistreatment doesn’t stop once you’ve stood up to the boys, you might have to involve an adult. Don’t feel guilty—you gave them fair warning about what you would do. Pull aside an adult and explain the situation. Remember to also tell the adult that you’ve already politely asked the boys to stop. If the person you tell doesn’t do anything, tell someone else. You can always try a parent, another relative, a teacher, a coach, or a community leader. In the future, try to limit the contact you have with the boys that keep mistreating you. If they keep a certain schedule or routine, try to work around it so that you don’t have to be near them. For example, if the boys usually hang out in the courtyard between classes, you might start hanging out in the gym or using an empty classroom. Bullies are less likely to mess with you if you’re in a group. Start walking through your neighborhood or school with your siblings or friends. That way, if the boys attempt to mistreat you, you will have support.  If they see you with other people, bullies will likely back off. Plus, if others witness the mistreatment, they can back up your claims to an adult. If the boys continue to mistreat you, you could try ignoring them. Sometimes, when you don’t give people the reaction they hope for, they lose interest and move on. Give it a try. The next time you see the boys, look the other way. If they try to interact with you or say anything, just keep walking.

Summary:
Tell an adult. Avoid the boys. Walk in a crowd. Try to ignore it.