On the one hand, we can teach kids in one to two sessions how to respond to bullies using "Great Comebacks." But that's not always enough to fix the real problem.
Right off the top of my head, I'm thinking of several areas that need to be addressed simultaneously. Here are some of them.
- Does the child have the inner strength to say the "Great Comebacks" in a confident manner?
- Does the child know how to pick "kind" friends?
- Does the child know how to initiate conversations and games with nicer girls?
- Is the child aware of her own behaviors that might make her an easy bully target?
- Is the child giving "free entertainment" when kids bully her?
Each of the above items can be addressed as a separate social skills lesson.
Below are sample "Great Comebacks" that a child can learn to say in response to a bullying attempt.