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It's hard for any child to stand up to a bullying grown-up.

A child who is being bullied by an adult needs help.

The best person to help is a parent.

But it can be anyone that you know well and trust.

It could be your teacher.

Or your headteacher, or school principal.

It could be a doctor.

Or a school nurse.

Or even a helpline like childline.

Mark copies his Dad.

This makes him sound grown-up and not afraid.

This is a good tip for standing up to bullies.

Don't sulk or cry.

Just say: 'No, thank you'
or 'No, I don't want to do that.'

As soon as possible tell your parents or your teacher that you are being bullied.

If you don't tell, nothing will change.

What should Mark do about Nosy Nora?

Do you think his mum knows what he is feeling like?

Do you think that his dad knows what he is feeling like?

What are Mark's parents like?

Are they good parents?

Or, perhaps, not so good parents?

1 What does Mark say when Nosy Nora is going to put the sprouts on his plate?



2 What does Nosy Nora do when Mark's dad laughs?