I hope that you did not take my first reply personally Windflier.
I was trying to make a brief point without going on a rant. Yes I was bullied in High School and I stood my ground.
Years later I met some of those who bullied me and they told respected me for that.
I whole hardly agree with you that there are more issues today than those we had to deal with.
However, that being said the simplest course of action, IMHO would be to try and remove the triggering factor.
I could go on but I dont wish to bore you any longer.
And just one question for you.
Sailplanes or Hang Gliders?