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This situation should never have gotten to this point. The school should be held accountable for not preempting the fighting between these two boys. Part of the problem is not enough supervision - not enough teachers for the number of students many schools have. When I taught and there was a problem with one boy I and the other teachers tag teamed to watch him and make sure he wasn't harrassing the other boys. If the school hadn't allowed the bully to pick on this boy he wouldn't have felt a "need" to stand up for himself.
That said I learned a lesson when I was in school - I was picked on lots, one particular bully would stand and punch kids in the arms while standing in line. The teachers really did nothing at all that I can recall. Two times in a row I ended up standing in front of him and being punched repeatedly. I just ignored him because I KNEW he wanted a reaction. I just simply didn't react even though it hurt. Next time we stood in line some other kids were picking on me, he happened to be standing there, he stood up for me. I had earned his respect and he'd lost interest in picking on me. It's no fun for a bully to get no reaction to his persecution. He and I actually became fairly good friends that year in school.
Ever try passive resistance? Kids need to be TAUGHT how to deal with bullying. They'll get it in all different places through out life. As adults we are responsible for their actions.
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