A girl in my class is constantly being bullied because she's
overweight. Is there anything I can to do help her? - Diana*
With bullying, the most important thing to keep in mind is
safety. Though you might not want to tell on a bully, if you
think your classmate is in danger, contact an adult immediately.
Telling an adult can be hard, but can be really helpful in
stopping the bullying. One of the most helpful things you can do
is to try talking to your classmate to see what's going on. To a
person being bullied, just knowing that someone else is
supportive and willing to listen can make a big difference. It
can also help if you (and your friends too) hang out with her,
especially during times that she has problems — like lunch or
free time. Bullies often bother people when they're alone. And
having people to hang out with can help your classmate's
confidence. You might be able to help your classmate boost her
self-esteem so she can react to the bullying in a healthy way.
Certain tactics may help stop bullies,