have you ever been bullied?

I have been a victim of bullying. I was bullied at the age of 9 or 8 because I have light brown skin, I was bullied at the school called racist names and even had my best friend turn on me. I got into trouble at school and tried to bunk off school at times, then I had enough and kicked off at school and kicked a boy in the shines. I finally told my parents well my mother bout it as she realised something was wrong. The next day at school I had a meeting with my class teacher who sat me down and talked to me, they asked me if I wanted the people who were bullying to be aware that she knew what was going on I said no but she told them anyway. I thought when I moved to my secondary school at 13 things would be better then I found out the bully had gone to the same school as me. When I was there he started bullying one of my friends I stood up for him and really still hate this person to the day. I do not think we should allow bullies to get away with what they do as they have no right to be little someone and make them not like things about themselvess they cannot change like skin colour etc. I thought that would be the last time I saw bullying but 3 years ago when I started my university course i was thrown into a house with people I did not know and had to live with them. I complained about them not keeping the house tidy and respecting people then things went down hill and the bullying started, yet again it was because I was different due to skin colour and was called racial names and had things stolen from my room. In my last year at university I was again victim to bullying where people would nick my food and make noises outside my room at all hours. I reported them and nothing was done about it. Bullying in unacceptable and needs to be addressed at all levels from the play ground up to kick it out for good. Bullying is disgusting and people should be accepted for who they are not what they look like or any other reason why they might be bullied.

Hello.. I think bullies started from school and children adopt that even if there are grown ups. I have tried also to be buried by others, they always told me that Im a fat pig etc.. But It does not affected my personality since I know myself and I know that bein fat is not a crime. Instead of wasting time hating them I take it as a challenge for me to do all my best to prove to them that even if Im a plus size woman I can do alot of things.. :)

I've been bullied. I was bullied alot especially in middle school. I didn't do anything either other than not having the money to wear trendy clothes and of course a mom who always drove a junker and was unemployed. Unfortuanatly, I developed my Mother's coping mechanism of over eating when I was upset or lonely. So I gained over atleast 50=60+lbs and have never seen less than 200lb since. I'm sure if anyone ever went back and asked them why? They wouldn't think they were bullies or acknowledge hurting someone... just fun and games. Til the person either hurts themself or others, it's all a joke.

I hate bullies too- i wonder why they d that, are they happy when they push people around. since they're big and all. I got bullied a bit in Elementary but it was all gone in high school and all of us were friends now.. If ever someone tries to bully me i can defend myself anyway.

Sad to say me too at a young age was bullied by a cowered in the school bus just about everyday picking on me, of course the bus driver didn't do anything about it and only one time that one did something about it, he rammed him in the school bus window and said to cool it and pick on somebody his size.

Iv'e read an article about that. It says that BULLIES are suffering from a very stressful environment that's why they release their stress in bullying other people. Those who has broken families, being maltreated by their parents and kids who don't have enough attention at home. Yeah, I know that it's hard but I think we should also consider their side. Maybe those bullies really need our help and attention. =)

Yeah, I have unfortunately had to deal with my share of bullying growing up. Never a fun experience regardless of how old you are. Even recently I saw someone on Facebook I have on my friend list talk about a recent bullying experience she had and she's just a year or two younger than me. Apparently someone invited her somewhere and the person and I think someone else started throwing rocks at her calling her names. Awful.

HI maxen07 I suppose I was bullied though we didn't call it that when I was in school. Now the kids seem to make fun of you if you are obese. When I went to high school I only weighed about 90lbs. My mom and dad were of smaller frames so naturally I would be too. but I was actually made fun of for being skinny. Although I was kind to everyone I still got the jokes made of me. Part of it was my mother picked out my clothes (they were not in fashion like the other girls) and the other part I think was because I could not stay after school unless it was only for Choir that I was in. So they did not really get to know me thus I was made fun of. And in high school girls start testing out makeup. Back in the 1960's not a lot of makeup was applied but my parents were very strict. Riding the bus was the worst it seemed the kids were the cruelist since there was not a lot of discipline on busses. Aside from that, I used to have to go to work some saturdays where I used to live. I would see tiny little children ranging from 4 to 6 years old out at 6 am learning to play soccer. I always thought ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I always felt the parents wanted to do this or maybe dance etc and so through the children they lived their dreams? I watch the parents get mad now when their child does not win a game or they missed a step in their dance class. Parents are the ones that should set moral values. Patience and holding your tongue can go a long way when you have children (I had 5 all grown now)

When I was younger, I was a victim of bullying. Luckily, it never got physical, but I know first hand how much a person's words can hurt you. I was always teased and made fun of, and because I was quiet and a bit awkward, I was often afraid to stand up for myself. It was an awful situation to be in, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. If my child were being bullied, I would hope he/she would tell me, so we can work on putting an end to it together. Bullying is disgusting, and I'm glad that recently people have been looking to making stricter laws and raising awareness (the documentary movie coming out "Bully"). More people need to know how kids and teens suffer due to the terrible attitudes and poor behavior of others. More still definitely needs to be done, but I like the steps being taken. And on the reverse, if I had a child who I learned was bullying others, I wouldn't protect him/her from punishment for a second. Knowing what I know from experience, I would nip it in the bud as soon as possible. I have no tolerance for bulling or bullies. And I agree when you say a lot of people like to stand around and watch bullying happen without doing anything. And in some cases, they even cheer it on. That's sickening, and they deserve just as much blame as the others. One can't just stand by and let injustice go unpunished/unopposed.

I don't like bullies either. I had the experience of being bullied when I was little in stature. My classmates tease me and bullies me during those days when I'm still a little child and tender in age. However, as I grew up a little, there are no bullies anymore. I don't think that most of us wanted to see people hurt. No. It's abnormal for people to have such attitude but I know there are some who do like to see others being hurt. It's their menu. What I think we can do is to not allow anyone to bully us. You've said it right, bullying stops when nobody allow it to happen.

first of all if your child is a bully it dosent say much for you as a parent. kids pick on other kids because they a jealous or not happy with what they see in themselves.