TNTP Blog

How Six Kids Respond to Bullying

We asked six Philadelphia kids—all members of the Mighty Writers after-school program—what they do when they see a classmate being bullied. Here's what they had to say.

"I ask the bully, 'how would it feel if he did that to you?' " - Modou, 6th Grader

"When I see bullying, I stand up for the victim." - Brione, 11th Grader

"I tell the bully that everything will be okay." - Kayla, 9th Grader

"I'd tell the bully to chill out. Cause he doesn't know what he'll get himself into." - David, 10th Grader

"It may be wimpy but the truth is, if I see someone getting bullied, I ignore. I may change but it's the truth." - Bryan, 6th Grader

"I talk to someone to express my feelings." - Curtis, 10th Grader

Read more about students' experiences in school in​ The Opportunity Myth—then take the first step by requesting your own free action guide featuring tools and advice to help more students in your community have worthwhile experiences in school. 

Related Topics

Imali Ariyarathne, seventh-grade teacher at Langston Hughes Academy, stands in front of her students while introducing them to the captivating world of science

Imali Ariyarathne, seventh-grade teacher at Langston Hughes Academy, introduces her students to the captivating world of science.

About TNTP

TNTP is the nation’s leading research, policy, and consulting organization dedicated to transforming America’s public education system, so that every generation thrives.

Today, we work side-by-side with educators, system leaders, and communities across 39 states and over 6,000 districts nationwide to reach ambitious goals for student success.

Yet the possibilities we imagine push far beyond the walls of school and the education field alone. We are catalyzing a movement across sectors to create multiple pathways for young people to achieve academic, economic, and social mobility.

Learn More About TNTP