Bullying is a sad reality that has affected many kids. What is more disconcerting about it is that bullying can potentially result in more depressing outcomes such as lowered self-respect， poor academic performance and worse， suicide among kids. Here are a few anti-bullying dos and don'ts for you.
Walk away from a bully and tell an adult. It's OK to be scared and ask for help.
Don't look down when a bully says something. Stand tall and look into the bully's eyes.
Take a moment to calm down before responding to a bully. It's tough to think straight， and recall the stock1）responses you've practised with your parents， if you're in panic mode.
Speak clearly without provoking the aggressor. Say， "I want you to stop teasing me." Then walk away.
Use your best poker face2）. The less scared or affected you look， the less the bully will do.
Get between a bully and his/her target. Go stand beside a child who is being bullied. Turn him/her away from the bully， and walk with him/her towards an adult.
Avoid being alone with a bully. Bullying usually happens where adults are not present， so you should avoid empty hallways， bathrooms or areas of the playground with bad sightlines to an adult. Try to sit near the front of the bus， stand near an adult when it is time to line up3）， and be near the cafeteria supervisors at lunch time.
欺凌是一个令人悲哀的事实，已经对许多孩子造成了影响。更让人忧心的是，欺凌很可能会导致更加令人沮丧的后果，如自尊心变弱、学业成绩差劲，更糟糕的是，还可能会导致一些孩子自杀。以下是为大家准备的一些反欺凌指南。
从欺凌者身边走开，将此事告诉大人。感到害怕并寻求帮助这很正常。
欺凌者在说话时，不要向下看，要挺直身板，直视欺凌者的眼睛。
在回应欺凌者之前，花一点时间冷静下来。要做到头脑清楚地思考是很难，假如你很害怕，就回忆一下你和父母练习过的那些老套回应。
说话要清晰，不要激怒欺凌者。可以说：“我想请你不要再取笑我了。”然后走开。
尽全力做到面无表情。你看起来越不害怕或越不受影响，欺凌者的欺凌行为就会越少。
挡在欺凌者和被欺凌者之间，与正被欺凌的孩子站在一起，带他/她转身离开欺凌者，并与他/她一起走向一个大人。
避免与欺凌者单独相处。欺凌行为往往发生在大人不在场的时候，因此大家应该尽量避开空无一人的走廊、卫生间或操场上大人不太能看到的区域。尽量坐在校车上靠前排的地方，需要排队时站在大人附近，吃午饭时坐在餐厅管理员的附近。
What's More
Anti-bullying Day 反欺凌日
1. 你知道吗？每年的5月4日不仅是我们的青年节，也是很多国家的反欺凌日，也叫粉红衣日。
Anti-bullying Day （or Pink Shirt Day） is a day when people wear a pink shirt to symbolize a stand against bullying， an idea that originated in Canada. It is celebrated on various dates around the world. In 2012， the United Nations declared the official day to be May 4， which is recognized by over 25 countries worldwide， such as the United States， Australia and the United Kingdom.
2. 反欺凌日是怎样发起的？为什么又叫粉红衣日呢？ The original event was organized by David Shepherd and Travis Price of Canada， who in 2007 bought and distributed 50 pink shirts after male ninth grade student Charles McNeill was bullied for wearing a pink shirt during the first day of school.
Anti-bullying Quotes 反欺凌语录
"When people hurt you over and over， think of them like sandpaper （砂纸）. They may scratch and hurt you a bit， but in the end， you end up polished and they end up useless."
―Chris Colfer （美国演员、歌手、编剧、作家）
"The common mistake that bullies make is assuming that because someone is nice that he or she is weak. Those traits （特点） have nothing to do with each other. In fact， it takes considerable strength and character to be a good person."
―Mary Elizabeth Williams （美国作家、评论家）
"All I wanted to do was go back inside to the library and read a book. I used to spend all my time reading books. It was safe. Nobody ever was hurt or teased or looked stupid while reading books."
―Kathryn Magendie （美国作家、编辑）
"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life， but define yourself."
―Tim Fields （英国反欺凌活动家）
1. stock [st?k] adj. （回答、说法或做事方式）老一套的，陈腐的
2. poker face： 面无表情
3. line up： （使） （某一批人）排成行；（使）列队
