> “One of the best strategies for kids who get bullied is to use self-deprecating humor.” This defuses the bully’s insults, and, potentially, helps the nerdy ki

> “One of the best strategies for kids who get bullied is to use self-deprecating humor.” This defuses the bully’s insults, and, potentially, helps the nerdy kid seem a tiny bit subversive. That's horrible advice. The only way to stop bullying is to make yourself a higher risk target. Participating in your own deprecation is not going to accomplish anything outside of showing weakness.