I'm not trying to be a dick, I'm genuinely looking for advice that a child would understand and can realistically act upon.
With respect, channelling your anger into studies doesn't sound like a solution. If anything, it could increase the child's sense of isolation and potentially invite even more bullying.
I wasn't joking when I suggested martial arts. Apparently it's great for improving self-confidence, and ideally you wouldn't even have to use it.
I misread your comment. Thanks for the clarification.
Yes, the studying thing doesn't necessarily help with the bullying short term. It's better than putting another kid in hospital, was my point. But I see what you mean about martial arts. Wish someone had suggested that logic to me at 11.
I'm not trying to be a dick, I'm genuinely looking for advice that a child would understand and can realistically act upon.
With respect, channelling your anger into studies doesn't sound like a solution. If anything, it could increase the child's sense of isolation and potentially invite even more bullying.
I wasn't joking when I suggested martial arts. Apparently it's great for improving self-confidence, and ideally you wouldn't even have to use it.