[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

If a child (10) comes to you and says they are being bullied what do you tell them?

I was walking home, minding my business, thinking I was in a music video as music blasted in my ears then I saw a kid run past me with his football. I thought nothing of it. He looked normal then he sat at the bus stop. He turned to look my way. I walked past then out of nowhere when I was some distance he came next to me and he was crying. I tore my earphones off and asked what was wrong? He said they're bullying me as he wiped his tears. I said who? Then I noticed 3 boys coming out of nowhere, knocking his ball out of his hand. I said to them stop it. Do you have brothers or sisters? How would you feel if your sister or brother was being treated that way. They didn't say anything else but stayed there. I said leave him alone then they left.

Basically as we walked home, his house was my way I said to him sorry you're going through that. Tell an adult, you're not alone. Don't show them that they're affecting you because that makes bullies bully you more. If you have to walk home alone every night find an adult to bring you. People like those bullies never amount to much later in life. You be strong, focus on you. Who is your favorite football player? Focus on him. Have goals and when you grow up you'll be something but mean people never get anywhere. I asked if he watched bullying videos online and sometimes bullies pick on you because you're quiet or there is something in you they like. And sometimes when the people that are being bullied talk back the bullies leave them alone. I basically talked his ear off until I walked him home. Then we waved goodbye.

I hope I didn't just ramble to him and that something I said made some importance.