My son is 8 and had to deal with some minor bullying in 2nd grade. The best thing we ever did was sign our son up for tackle football at the end of 2nd grade.

My son is 8 and had to deal with some minor bullying in 2nd grade. The best thing we ever did was sign our son up for tackle football at the end of 2nd grade. Now, when needed (so far only in football) he knows how to hit, get hit and not fear it.