some kids at school are being rude to me saying that I'm dumb when i actually make pretty decent grades.?

Question

There are some kids at my school who make fun of me saying that I'm dumb. Normally at any other school you could always find another group of people in the same grade to hang around with, well since i go to a very tiny school with only about 40 kids in my grade, I really can't find much help. Some of my friends have even done it at one time or another. What can I do to make them stop??

Answer 1

when i was in school (years ago ) even thought
i made exelant grades i was still made fun of
because of a problem that i had. i studdered
for many years even thought i was short
and skinny they usted to call me porkey pig
you know hey pu pu puporkey what up!!!
and then i would go to fighting and end up
in the principals office my grand mother would ask
me when i was going to quit fighting and
i always told her when i learn to quit studdering
after awhile you learn to egnore thoes people
all they are doing is showing there stupidy and
egnorance. keep on truckin forget thooes crazy
people and do what makes you happy
thats what count mouse

Answer 2

I think your best bet is to ignore them. Sadly, kids pick on kids. Ignore them as best you can. Focus on your studies and try to find other friends you can hang out with. Don't pick back at them. Be helpful if you can. Show your stuff in class.

You can also try to connect with students in other grades or join a school club if there are any. Local Boys & Girls Club? Rec Center? Advanced Classes? College Prep?

Only your actions and attitude have any chance of changing things and even that is not always a certainty. Once they realize they can't "get to you", they will most likely back off. Remember, things change - be the bigger person.

Answer 3

They're not making fun of you because you're dumb. They're just saying that because they don't have anything better to say to make fun of you. Kids always have to target one person and take them down to make themselves feel better. You see it with all age groups and schools.

It might sound like cheap advice but ignore it and don't let it get to you. That's what I did when I was younger. I've always been the quiet girl and an easy target but I never had a problem with people because whenever they said anything I would ignore them. It's when you show that they're getting to you that they'll continue. Otherwise they'll probably just get bored with it.

And if you're friends are making fun too then just talk to them about it. They might just want to fit in and don't realise it's hurting you. So just tell them how you feel. If they continue, well.......real friends don't make fun of you if they know it's hurting you.

If things get worse then talk to a teacher, counselor, or trusted adult.

Answer 4

Well, don't worry, you'll be the only one of your school of 40 to go to college!

Tolerate your friends' put downs, and then ditch 'em like a bad cold when you graduate.

One possible cause behind their teasing is that they need someone to pick on, and you happen to be it. Pure chance. That's it. And once a pattern is established, there is very little you can do to change it. (except maybe start teasing someone else, like that new kid Damian did on South Park)

Another possible cause behind their teasing is that you really are dumb, in the street-smart sense. In that case, adopt a sense of humor and begin making fun of yourself. Once they see that you're actually much better at putting yourself down than they are, they'll stop. Either that, or you'll develop low self-esteem.

What's important to remember is that 1) your friends wouldn't hang out with you at all if you were a complete loser, 2) dumb people are usually happy, 3) when you graduate you'll leave them all behind

Answer 5

If they see that it bothers you, then you'll be in some big trouble. What I use to do is find something that they do, wear, or pretty much anything and joke about them and make other people laugh at them. Eventually they'll stop doing it in your face, then you'll have to worry about them saying things behind your back. When you do that, if you're big and strong enough you could intimidate them or if push comes to shove beat them up. But hey, thats what I use to do. But the main thing to keep in mind is don't let them know that they are getting to you. If they make you mad then they win, if not and you can make a joke out of it then you win. Its all on how you think. I'm just telling you from my experiences. Take what you want out of it if any.

Answer 6

Unfortunately kids can be mean. They will continue to do it as long as they get the reaction they want from you. How have you been reacting to the teasing? Change how you have been reacting, and that may change their behavior. Usually kids tease kids who get upset about it. Kids who tease like to see the reaction, the effects of the teasing. So as hard as this might be, you need to act as if it isn't bothering you, or just joke back when they tease.

If this teasing gets worse, or if it is actually bullying, then you need to tell an adult. Discuss it with your parents in any case, and since they know the kids they may be able to give you some ideas.

Best of luck with it.

Answer 7

♥ They sound really mean. I think what it all comes down to is that they might be jealous of you. Or maybe they are insecure and taking it out on you. Your friends have even done it? If I were you I would try to find new friends. If they have done it once or twice it is alright but it still isn't right that they do that to their friend. If your friends keep on doing it, find new friends. You can make them stop by telling them straight in their face. Be strong, confident, and when you are done smile and walk away. Also keep on being yourself and don't change

Answer 8

Keep getting good grades and keep being who you are.... they'll come around and if they don't then they're really not the type of friends you'd want anyhow. I never tolerated any teasing whatsoever in my household when my children grew up. Kids are so mean to one another and it is unacceptable behavior as far as I am concerned. Shame on those kid's parents for allowing their children to act this way.

Answer 9

yeahhh. looks like all of the above advice is right-on.

so, the little voice in your head says "i'm smart, dagnabbit" - that should be enough.

but then you have to isolate each time someone says "you're dumb" - because, each time that OTHER PERSON has some motive that has nothing to do with you being smart or "dumb". sometimes they say that just for your reaction, sometimes because their self-esteem dial is reading "low", sometimes because they're jealous of those that they know are making better grades. so...take your smartness to a holenuvahleval and see those comments for what they are and act or don't act accordingly, because those comments really have NOTHING to do with YOU.

Answer 10

High School is really rough, go talk to your parents. I know we did stuff to kids and I am really sorry about that now. But growing up is tough and those ones who call you names just want to fit in. As bad as it is, it isn't easy after graducation either.
But stick it out and get a good education that means a better job and a much better life. Don't let some guy talk you into things.
They know when girls are down and use that as a chance to score. Not because they care about you but because they can.
Don't let them. Respect yourself and get a good education.