Fights at school sometimes happen. But how can you keep away from a fight? Here’s something you can do.

◇Be calm (冷静). Sometimes, you feel so angry that you really want to teach somebody a lesson. But being angry can’t solve problems. Neither can a fight. Instead, it may bring you more problems. In the school, everyone involved (卷入) in a fight will be punished, no matter who started it. There are no winners in a fight.

◇Shout loudly. If you know someone is coming up behind you to attack, turn toward the person with your hands up in front of your body and loudly say “stop” before walking away. Loud voice can usually make the attacker calm down. If the person doesn’t stop, cry for help by calling out the name of a teacher whose office is nearby.

◇ ▲ Your friend may ask you to join in a fight. Learn to say no. Helping him fight is not really helpful to him. If you really want to give him a hand, try to ask him to give it up. Also, you can tell him if he gets involved in a fight, he may get hurt and be punished. Then, try to learn why he wants a fight and help him find a right way to deal with the problem.

According to UNICEF (联合国儿童基金会), over a third of students aged 13 to 15 worldwide have experienced bullying. Bullying is becoming a big problem at schools. But a school in China is trying to do something about it. Aofeng School in Fuzhou has put special gadgets (装置) in the school’s toilets. These gadgets can detect (检测到) it when someone is being bullied. They use voice recognition (识别) technology and can hear certain words that might mean someone is in trouble.

When the system (系 统) hears these words, it sends a signal to the teachers. The teachers can then go and help the student who is being bullied. The school says this system is still being tested, but they hope it will help stop bullying at their school.

Bullying can be a very serious problem. Sometimes, teachers and principals don’t see the early signs of bullying. This can mean the bullying gets worse and worse. For example, in Handan, Hebei Province, three middle school students plotted and took the life of their 13-year-old classmate who they had been bullying for a long time.

Paying close attention to smaller acts of bullying is important. This can help stop the bullying before it gets very bad. The Fuzhou school’s new system uses technology to help teachers know when bullying is happening. But technology alone is not enough. To solve this problem, we need all-round education. Parents, teachers and schools should all do their parts to stop bullying in schools.

Everyone has something to worry about. What should you do about it? Here are three steps for you.

Step 1: Find out the problem

You should find out what your problem is first, and then you can know how to work it out. If it is very difficult to find out what worries you, go to Step 3 and get some help from others.

Step 2: Think of ways

Think of ways to make yourself feel better. For example, how to get good grades at school is a big worry for many students. If it is also your problem, ask yourself these questions: Why are grades important? What do they mean to me? How do I prepare for class? Do I have a good place to do my homework? Do I try different ways of studying?

You may feel better after thinking about them. If you can’t think of anything to make yourself feel better, it is time to jump to Step 3.

Step 3: Ask for help

Worrying can make you feel lonely. When you’re worried, you can ask for help. You can share your feelings and let others try to help. Also, if you tell others, and they can come up with ways to help you.