[Procyona]

Here in Finland we have a big discussion about how to prevent bullying at schools.
What do you think one can do? To my mind, anyone can prevent harassment when
they trust in themselves and believe themselves worthy. Then they can teach it to
others, if they want. When the situation has already happened, you can also make
sure that the bully, the one that was bullied and others involved return to this idea
of worthiness.   

[Gra-ach]

I think it depends on the age of one bullying and one being bullied. My colleague the other day said that his kid (8 y.o.) is being picked upon by other kid in his class. And the other kid is much bigger, less bright and likes picking fights with everyone. So the general consensus was to tell my co-workers kid to learn how to fight and as it was being put "to defend yourself until the other guy is calmed down". I am not sure it's a good idea and I don't think I will give my kid such advice in the same situation. My take is that if one being bullied understands his or her worth, behaves confidently and doesn't raise to the bait then others wouldn't pick fights - it won't be interesting. Besides I always thought that your brai and tongue are the best allies in such situations. (although there were times when I wished I knew how to do some major damage )

http://wcau.com.ua/forum/viewtopic.php?p=62087#62087   

[Procyona]

[Художник]

Sorry, but when i hear about bullies in school, this video is always on my mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqy__XOZ1Hc

how to prevent - dont let involve yourself in situation   

[Gra-ach]

[Procyona]

[Gra-ach]

[Gra-ach]

I saw a video today about working with bullied kids using martial arts. I think it's a great udea. And the idea of preventing being bullied by being sure of yourself is a true one.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=570035603106858   

[Procyona]

This is really great, because it works in practice too!

And if the bullies know you practice martial arts, they might be more careful too.
But confidence is the thing, that has more value for the practitioner for the rest of
their lives.   

[Gra-ach]

[Procyona]

[Haveunique]

Milla, do you remember what happened here at the university at our presentation? What did you do? What would you do in this situation nowadays? If it is just talk about abstract matters, it doesn't matter, our actions show everything.   

[Haveunique]

Художник, the video is showing violence against violence. Perhaps this sometimes is the best way to end the situation? I would do my best to avoid any kind of open confrontation.   

[Художник]

Tanya, video shows fear against violence, i think   

[Gra-ach]

Another author wrote about being bullied at school: http://www.entangledteen.com/onevoice-against-bullying-rachel-caine/

And talking about any kind of provocation, SiFu told me during his last visit: if a person manages to get any emotion form you, then you're a goner - you can't think clearly, you can't act in timely manner, you can't come up with any kind of intelligent responce to the situation. And this other person is controlling you. If you can turn the tables and get your "attacker" emotional, then you're the winner.

And it's correct not only in hand-to-hand but in speach-to-speach as well.