Not sure..

[sydney9422]

I'm not really sure if this is what category this goes in, but I'm pretty sure.
Okay, so everyday, this kid gives me hell for being short. I'm 14 and only 4'9. He sits in front of me in Algebra class and always says really hurtful things. Each time he does it, I'm speechless. I don't know what to say. Is there anything anyone can comment and tell me what to do? It'd be appreciated.<3

[Chris.]

Here are your basic choices/options:

-Fight back (call him names or tell him to be quiet).
-Report the mean comments to a teacher, principal, etc.
-Ask the teacher to move seats.
-Ask him nicely to stop.

I would first ask the teacher to move seats (AFTER CLASS). She will probably ask why, and tell her you don't feel comfortable where you are sitting, and you need to move for personal reasons. In most cases, she/he will move you to a new seat away from this kid. If after that he doesn't stop, then ask him nicely, if that doesn't work, I would report the issue to a staff member.

I'm here if you need to talk - and if anything changes, please feel free to PM me and we can talk about what to do next.



Best wishes,
Chris

[Shawn K.]

^^^^Same as what Chris said. ^^^*

[sydney9422]

Thanks guys.(: I'll try that.

[Tyr.]

Some revised options...

1. Grow a thicker skin. I don't mean this is a cruel or nasty way. Because, seriously, it doesn't matter. This kid who gives you stick for being short? Screw him. That sort of stuff can only hurt you if you let it. Something which is rarely said in TeenHelp is that, life very rarely goes your way. It is what you make of it. There's always going to be some snide little punk making jokes about something. Maybe it'll be your height, your work, your car, your hot girlfriend. Seriously, those people exist. You could have a smoking hot missus and there will be some guy who's being a smartass about it. Just because some lowlife makes a mean remark to you isn't reason to get hurt or down in the dumps about life. Trust me, just let it roll off you like water off a ducks back, everything will be alright

2. Throw it back in his face. At your age, you are severely limited in your choice of language. I feel for ya, bud. I really do. One day you shall be able to curse like a sailor me . In all honesty, you are allowed to throw on a serious face for a moment, tell him to "bugger off" and then go back to your work. Don't drag it out, or make a speech. Just enough to let him know that you are irritated that he has interrupted your work, but not enough to let him know that he got to you. Short and sharp, just tell him to get out of your face.

3. Go mano-a-mano with this chap. Actually, don't. I'm joking. This kid doesn't sound like he's physically bullying you, so you have no need to. But hey, if he ever does, punch him in the nose. If he's got size on you, you can't get into an extended fight because he will tear you to shreds. Hit him once, hit him hard, and make sure he knows it. As long as it's self-defence, it's legit.

Go hard, brother. Don't let some punk get you down. You're not a little kid anymore, you're growing into a man. That means it's time to put your cowboy face on

- Yogi

[Artistic Soul]

You can tell about this to some authority. (Teacher, etc.)
And if you wish to fight back, then you can try it, but I suggest that you just ignore that kid. I mean come on, his views don't matter. At all. You are unique in your own way, and that boy can't change it. I know...I know...easier said than done, but still give it a try.
Hope you will sort it out!
All the best!

~Mandy xx

PS: Feel free to get in touch whenever you feel like chatting.

[George^^]

Did it work? Also, he shouldn't be making fun of you for being short, you can't control you height as much as you can command your hair to stop growing.

^^' Now I feel bad, because I make fun of my friend for being short... And she gives it right back.