text: Tough call. Dealing with schoolyard bullies is one of the hardest things to learn. You _should_ talk to a teacher. The bully will see that as weakness. Bullies are usually stupid and feel inferior and have no good tools for dealing with life. Try to understand. Above all, don't lose your self respect. If you decide to fight, give no warning, just paste him as soon as he starts to hassle you. But be aware that most schools will discipline both parties in a fight, because there is no place for violence in schools. So the first thing to do is talk to a teacher or principal.