Basically i feel absolutely pathetic because im 13 and im getting bullied by a couple 10 year olds. They go to my gymnastics club and are always calling me names, making fun of me, calling me ugly, saying really rude and spiteful things to me and mocking me. If i mess up on moves or fall then they laugh at me and call me stupid. They spread horrible rumours about me and will do anything to get me in trouble. The coaches are no help cause they see me as the "responsible" one who should be setting an example for the younger ones. I've tried ignoring them but doesn't help cause when i ignore them it just gets physical (they pull my hair, steal my stuff, trip me up etc.) and if i retaliate they just mock me. its not like i can hit them or retaliate cause they're only little kids. I've told my mum but she has no idea what to do either. I know i should tell my coach but i really dont want to because i just sound pathetic. My own best friend thinks im stupid ):
It's not pathetic at all! It's just really unfortunate. And they sound horrible >.< I think your best bet is just to tell your coach. Because it doesn't sound like it's going to go away on it's own. *hugs*
But if i still believe you love me, maybe i'll survive.
So i tell myself you're coming home, like you've done a million times.
Its not pathetic, age is just a number wen it comes to bullying. it doesnt matter that they are younger, they are acting brave and bullying because theres a group of them and one of you. i bet if they were each alone they wouldnt say a word to you.
I know its a hard thing to do but i think you should say it to your coach, maybr not for him to make a big deal bout it but maybe it would help him/her understand where your coming from instead of exspecting you to act more resonsible like you said in your post
If your best friend thinks you are stupid for getting bullied, then is this person really a friend at all? I don't think that's a very friendly thing to do!
Anyway, I agree with the others...telling your coach is probably the best thing you can do. Although I would recommend telling him/her before or after practice so they aren't so busy and have more time to listen. They are responsible for all of you while you are there and it's their job to do something about it! If you coaches think you are pathetic then it says more about them than it does about you.
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That really sucks. I had the same thing when I used to do gym (years ago now) but it totally wrecks your confidence. I hope your coaches can sort it but if they can't could you change the day/times you train? Or ask to move groups (depends how you train). Most of the gymnastics I trained with when I was younger, were bitchy and pathetic. Give it a few years and they'll either grow up/move on, but try not to let it get to you (I know everyone says that) because it wont carry on forever. Good luck, i'm here if you need to talk. x
It isnt pathetic. Maybe you should tell your coach. I know what its like, trust me. I wish I could help, but I just want to let you know that your not alone. I went through this, all of the way through school. But if you try and sort it now, hopefully, it wont make your life so hard in the end. Im sorry. Im not much help. *hugs* sent your way.
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They'll never see,
I'll never be,
I struggle on and on to feed this hunger,
Burning deep inside of me.
*hugs* its a horrible thing to go through and is not pathetic at all!!
have you thought anymore about having a quiet word with your coach about it? cus they seem the first person to go to really..
let us know how you get on
we're all here for you *squishes*
xxxx
Like everyone said, age does not matter. Kids can be cruel no matter how young, sometimes even more vicious. Just keep your cool, don't rise to their level and tell someone it's serious before it drags on.
I know I'm probably echoing what the others are saying, but I thought I'd say my little piece. I used to be in a similar situation.
It doesn't matter that they are younger than you, and the fact that there's more than one of them makes it harder. If it was just one 10 year old, they probably wouldn't do that.
You shouldn't let them get in the way of what you enjoy, and I realise it can be really hard to feel good about what you do when they critisise and make fun of you when you make mistakes. But try not to become unmotivated. Gymnastics is a really good hobby.
Like the others have said, try talking to your coach. If they don't understand or do anything, try talking to your mom again. Maybe she could have a word with their parents?
It's not fair on you, and it's not pathetic at all. I really hope things get sorted for you. If you need someone to talk to or anything, feel free to PM me.
