[nabs-l] asking for advice on problem at school

[Mark J. Cadigan]

Chris,



Don't take grief from bullies. This is easy for all of us to say who are now 
out of middle school, out of high school, in college, or beyond. Yes, talk 
about it. I'm glad you mentioned it on this list, talk to your parents about 
it, talk to your teachers about it, and talk to your friends about it. I 
know from personal experience it is far more valuable to have a friend 
watching your back than official punishment for the bullies. If you have 
friends watching your back, and he knows it, he is far more unlikely to do 
stuff than if he thinks you are isolated.



Also, don't give this kid attention. If he thinks he is bothering you he 
will continue. I personally found that getting mad at the bullies was not 
affective. I personally found that not providing the bullies with a reaction 
was the best solution.



Good luck with middle school, I know it is a difficult time to be a blind 
student.



Good luck,

Mark