bullied

[Tristen]

i get bullied at school because im small and short. i always get jokes told at me. what can i do 2 get my friends 2 like me and not tease me.

[ForgetMeNot9]

I've been in a similar situation, and I'm sorry you have to deal with being bullied. I'm not sure if your friends realize that this is bugging you, and I say this because sometimes our friends say things about us or to us that is just a joke to them even if it's actually hurting you. Have you ever told them how it makes you feel when they make fun of your size? If you do, and they are really your friends, they will most likely understand and stop. If they don't stop, then you should tell someone you trust like a teacher, principal, or your parents. Keep your chin up. Things will get better for you.

[Squiggly]

Hey Tristen, If kids are making fun of you and teasing you then they aren't very good friends. You shouldn't have to do anything to get your own friends to like you or anyone for that matter. Just be yourself and if people don't like it then it is their problem not yours. As for being small and short you are only 13 and could still very possibly have a big growth spurt. Either way I know a lot of short people and there is absolutely nothing wrong with them.

[OMFG!You'reActuallySmart!]

My friends and I joke and tease each other, although we know not to step over the limits. Perhaps your friends do not realize you're affected especially if you don't tell them. Furthermore, if you continue to hang out with your friends, it implies you're willing to stay with them and the jokes don't bother you. It doesn't mean your friends are bad, rather it shows there is a lack of communication and it's unfair to hold your friends at fault. Try telling them you don't appreciate the jokes or shoot jokes back at them. I'm hesitant to say you're being bullied because your friends probably do not intend on intentionally harming you, although if you want to stick with the label of a bully victim, you're free to do so.

[Silvia]

Tristen, I agree with the advice you're getting. First, if you are sure they are your friends, you need to have a talk with them and tell them how you feel and how maybe a couple of jokes may be funny, but they cannot be all day long making fun of you.

If they are not real friends, just get away, and tell them to look in the mirror...

No one is perfect and most people who humiliate others is because that way attention is drawn on those other people so that their shortcomings pass unnoticed. Don't get upset for that and do not play the game of people who's not worth it...

[killrsRquiet]

well if theyre your friends you should actually try telling them you dont like it and it really does bug. or you could try my approach and join the mocking. start friendly teasing them as well. i mean i know its annoying to hear stuff about you being said that you hate but i mean theres no harm in laughing at yourself every once in a while. but its different if peopel you dont even know are doing these things to you

[Tristen]

yeh thanx 4 the advice. i will try talking 2 them and telling them i dont like they make fun of me and if it dont work i guess i should make new friends. idk if they know they r hurting my feelings.

[WhisperingSilence]

Those people who are teasing you are not your friends, friends don't treat people like that, if your ''friends'' are teasing you , you need to talk to your ''friends'' because they may just think you are okay with it ect so you need to let them know that you don't like it and if they don't stop you need to tell someone.

[Tristen]

i told a teacher and they stoped teasing me so that works