"You - You're good!"

"Very good!."

"Ok, I'm hurt."

"What? Again?"

"Is this your goal in life or something?"

"Not getting tired of this?"

"This....... again?"

"Thank you!"

"Grow up."

"Great try."

"That one hurt."

"Sticks and stones."

"Mission accomplished."

"You are wasting my time."

"Funny..... funny.  Laugh....laugh."

"And with a smile on his face...."

"You're the KING"

What? Are you talking to me?

"Blah  - blah"

"New material?"

"The real you can't be this mean."

"You used to be a good kid."

"That was kind of funny, but stop."

"Using me for laughs again?"

"I hope no one is doing this to your little brother."

"Words."

"Ouch!."

These comebacks are from bullystoppers.com

Comebacks are not for everyone!  Comebacks can be helpful when dealing with mean kids, however, kids should practice comebacks with an adult.    Comebacks don't stop bullying, BUT they can increase confidence, which can discourage bullies.  Comebacks is not a return insult!   Never us a comeback if a kid may become challenged or violent!   bullystoppers.com disclaimer.

here's advice on using comebacks:    

The key to comeback lines is to remain COOL and AVOID the temptation to trade name calling or personal insults with the bully or teaser.  A great comeback line is brief and to the point and leaves the bully or teaser feeling that they did not get to you!  Don't forget to always look them in the eye and keep cool - anger is a sign to them that what they are doing is working.  Try some of the following, however always remember:  if another student is threatening physical violence toward you, don't say anything to him or her - do your best to get away from the situation and to where a teacher or other adult is located.  Some examples:

 

Important link, Parry Aftab is a lawyer and internationally known authority on cyberbullying. Her main site is: www.stopcyberbullying.org.   This is your first stop for common sense information on stopping this huge problem.  Plus, check out her wildly popular blog at: http://parryaftab.blogspot.com/.   She has also reviewed my book!

Important link, Please click here also to read the story of Mike Neuts if you ever want to know why it is important to stop bullying.   I recently did a radio show with Mike and as I talk to the self-esteem of many a young person bullied.  Mike's story has changed thousands of Bullies into people of compassion.  Mike and I agree on so many points, but he will suffer with his bully story every day of his life. 

Cool link: Forgotten books is the place to get all of those rare and important books you just can't find.  www.forgottenbooks.org

Good information link:  This is out of the UK and specializes in Technology issues. www.atechnologysociety.co.uk

Wonderful slide show:  This is a slide show directed at scouts, but the information is fantastic for all adults trying to use common sense to stop bullying and teach students. Prevention and Intervention Tips for Scout Leaders and Parents.  I loved this and not only because he used my book as a reference to put it together.

Elizabeth has a story: And it's all about stopping peer abuse. Look here for some great books and info. http://www.peerabuse.info/