What's the best way to combat bullying or ragging? Does tit for tat always work?

You can build the confidence of your child and tell him not to be submissive is someone is bullying. As once the fear sets in, it is very hard to go. In schools, one must bring it to the notice of teachers if the kid is being harassed. http://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/dealing-with-bullying.htm http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/bullies.html http://www.cracked.com/blog/7-time-tested-ways-to-deal-with-bullies/