That can have devastating consequences for your child. Let the school know what is happening. Ask for better supervision in the halls and bathrooms. Teach your child to seek peer support and travel in groups. Encourage your child to talk to responsible adults about the abuse and seek their help.
Confrontation can be successful but carries a high degree of risk.
Remember, bullies today are often armed with weapons of all kinds. Bullies are looking for more power and control. The less given to them, the likely they will move on. Schools must make safety a priority. It is up to parents to let school officials know that this is a priority to them.