Hi J.,
There are so many issues that go into play here. Yes, your child needs to be strong, and kind, and self confident but not prideful. Those things have to be taught at home. The community, i.e. school, neighbors, even churches, are not following through with what they did when we were kids. Then, there is the complication of all the meds these kids are on and the contraindications with all the other chemicals in our food supply, our water, our homes in our bath and body products and cleaning supplies. Those things will desensitize them and then, add the violence and the glorification of vengeance on TV and you have a toxic cocktail.
We were very fortunate that we homeschooled and limited TV and avoided meds. We even detoxed our home. Not everyone has that luxury however it is something that everyone can aspire to do. It's not that difficult if you really desire it. The woman that said raise your children Biblically is right. I know the most important thing we did with our girls was to show them their self worth. The Bible says that we are wonderfully made and we should hold onto that. If we have taught our children that they are worth something and they really KNOW it, then nothing can shake that, not even bullying.
The girls that were laughing are pitiful. I feel terribly sorry for anyone that thinks they are better than someone else!
God bless you and your efforts!
M.