I was bullied a couple of times in school, up to middle school, but only ONE TIME by each person..............
My fathers lesson was the only way to stop being bullied was to stand up for yourself. That did not mean running to a teacher........ It worked and has served me well through life.
In the first grade, I knocked a kids teeth out (baby teeth) who was stealing my lunch. I guess the reputation stuck with me throughout my school career because I had very few problems.