Miko is being bullied by a group of boys at school. They have threatened him several times by specifically stating they are going to physically harm him when no one else is around on his walk home from school. Which of the following would be the most appropriate way for Miko to handle the situation?
a
Calmly and firmly tell them to stop and discuss with a trusted adult, avoiding his walk home if possible
b
Confront the boys at school and prepare to physically fight them before they can harm him
c
Discuss the situation with his own group of friends and threaten the other group of boys back
d
Withdraw from friends and family until they notice something is wrong and help him with the situation