Parents are often the best resource for building a child's self-confidence and teaching them how to best solve problems. Talk to your child's teacher instead of confronting the bully's parents. If the teacher doesn't take action to stop the bullying, talk to the principal. Teach your child nonviolent ways to deal with bullies, such as walking away, playing with friends, or speaking up about them. Help your child act with self-confidence. With him or her, practice walking upright, looking people in the eye, and speaking clearly. Don't encourage your child to fight. This could lead to him getting hurt, getting into trouble, and starting more serious problems with the bully. Involve your child in extracurricular activities. This way he will be able to make friends in a different social environment” (“What parents can do – National Council for the Prevention of Crime,"