“Stand up for themselves within reason. Otherwise they won't learn how to live in this world. It's too tough a place for them to always go cry on someone else's shoulder.”

— Zhon Michael Burns, operations manager, Kansas City, Mo.

“I think it depends on their height and weight ratio compared to the kid who is bullying them.”

— Jennifer Brussow, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“I think they should make someone else aware of the problem first. But if it keeps going on, they should deal with it themselves.”

— Dave Ziegler, cook, Lawrence

“I would say stand up for themselves, because, in general, bullies will usually back down if you confront them directly.”

— Rachel Debes, KU senior, Lawrence