Ignore them and the bullying will stop. Bullies are looking for control, and they rarely stop if their behavior is ignored. The level of bullying usually increases if the bullying is not addressed by adults. Boys will be boys. About 60 percent of boys identified as bullies in middle school commit at least one crime by the time they are 24.
Physical differences play only a very small role in bullying situations.
Most victims are chosen because they are sensitive, anxious, and unable to retaliate. Victims of bullies need to learn to stand up for themselves and deal with the situation. Victims of bullies are usually younger or physically weaker than their attackers. They also lack the social skills to develop supportive friendships. They cannot deal with the situation themselves.