> The only real way for a kid in school to stop being bullied is for him to challange or beat up his bully.

Why is this always painted as one individual victim having to fight/challenge their particular bully?

I remember a bunch of us kids spontaneously self-organizing in the fifth grade. After an older kid bullied a few kids at recess, a group of ten of us-- most of whom hadn't been bullied, but who obviously could be bullied-- suddenly realized we could walk over to him as a group.

He did a double take as we meandered over mumbling to each other about what our intentions were. When we got close, he then looked down nervously at his shoes. We didn't do or say anything to him. After about five seconds, we all dispersed.

I don't remember him bullying anyone after that.