Originally posted by Time Immemorial
Best thing to do if someone tried to bully you, punch them in the face. Problem solved.
Originally posted by NemeBro
I don't think the five foot tall fragile flower with asthma's best option is to punch the six foot tall football player in the face if the latter is bullying him.You're a fairly big guy so that isn't as much of a problem for you, nor do I expect it to be much of a problem for dadudemon or Bardock.
But not everyone has those advantages (Though in dadudemon and yours case I'll concede hard work went into your size), and for some people it just isn't feasible for them to do so.
A better option would be to try and kill them discreetly, but that assumes they are intelligent enough and ruthless enough to pull it off. Sadly, that is not the case.
I think those that have the power to legitimately stop bullying have a moral responsibility to stop it. This is what I did in high school. People I don't even remember recognize me on the street and speak of me fondly. Who would have thought? Standing up to those who oppress and torture, for those who are weak and powerless, earns you genuine and life-long respect. Of course, don't do it just because some quiet skinny dude (or dudette) is going to respect you. Do it because it is the right f*cking thing to do.
I think I've said this multiple times. For those that either cannot or will stand up for themselves, those that can need to stand up and put a stop to it.
If you see a kid bullying another (it does not apply to adults, really) and you are physically capable enough to hold your own against most, you had better lay down some intimidation or, if it comes to it, a beat down.
My opinion is not one of trying to be a badass or trying to sound manly. This comes from talking with dozens of middle and high school teachers who are literally powerless to stop some of the bullying they see happening. Some of the teachers are bullied themselves. The absolute best thing that can happen is an intelligent, physical imposing, young man (or woman) stands up to the bullies and protects the weaker. This is not a superhero fantasy: this is something young men and women, who could become our future leaders, should be doing all over. The children need to build some moral fortitude and protect those around them from the jerks, bullies, and psychopaths that are in schools. I cannot stress enough that this is THE BEST way to deal with bullies.
If any of you are doubting my advice, go talk to any high school teacher who has been teaching for 5 or more years. You may run into the occasional ultra-non-violent teacher that will say violence never solves violence but I think most will say that if just one student would have smacked the shit out of the jerk, dozens of kids lives could have been better.
Also, it is not just physical bullying. It can be the verbal bullying, too.