Mimz / Nov 21 2009 16.26

Those who bully like to think that they have power over their targets, so you need to remove that power.

There are things you can do to deflect people who bully:

Breaking the silence is the most important part in fighting back against bullying. If you've kept a diary of when the bullying has been taking place, this can help you when you tell a teacher or parent what's been going on. Most schools have anti-bullying guidelines and will take your complaint seriously.

If it feels like you're getting nowhere, ask your parents to write to the head teacher, outlining what's been going on.

Good Luck From Mariem