Two approaches I've taken in life to bullies: appeal to authority and standing up for myself. Appeals to authority were never successful, and usually resulted i

Two approaches I've taken in life to bullies: appeal to authority and standing up for myself. Appeals to authority were never successful, and usually resulted in increased bullying (I was punished by the authority, and now I will punish you). Standing up for myself meant the bullies moved on to easier targets. Whether it was a verbal or physical defense, it meant that I was not going to allow them to control me. I didn't become a bully when I fought back.