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[Sal]

Ian Freddie..Bullying has been going on since we lived in caves and fought each other for our share of the hunt..It is cowardly,low and mean..No one should have to put up with it..If your teachers counsellors etc can't or won't help..then you will have to start thinking about ways to stop it..Perhaps you might be able to use some of these suggestions..

1.Stop acting like a victim...you have as much right to be here as they do

2.Take some Karate or boxing lessons..NOT because you want to use it to hurt anyone, but because it will give you confidence to stand up to your tormentors..Most reputable Karate instructors forbid the use of Karate techniques outside the Dojo..

3. When my brother was being bullied at school my dad gave him boxing lessons and then invited the worst of the bullies to come to the gym and "have a go" Needless to say he didn't turn up. My brother didn't get picked on again. He never raised a hand to anyone but the creeps that were picking on him were scared !@#less that he might give them a good hiding.

4. Our 3 sons all took Karate lessons from their dad who is an 8th Dan Black Belt. They NEVER used Karate outside the Dojo. They didn't have to because the training made them feel confident that they could handle bullies..My eldest son went to a party when he was 18 and was "bad mouthed" by a drunken lout who drew a knife and threatened to stab him. My son managed to talk him out of it and take the knife away..I have the newspaper clipping about this still..We believe his training helped to turn what could have been a tragedy into a victory for him..

5. Where are your parents in all of this? You certainly don't want them holding your hand 24/7 but you need to talk NOW

6. By the way I think what the 5th Horseman has said rocks...The laxative part is very appealing..Only do it if you feel the need to.By the way most bullies are not too well endowed in the brain department so what 5th says about manipulating them should give you a lot of satifaction..Good Luck