In my school there is this kid that pokes fun at me, like he would just call me a bitch for no reason. Or slap me hard(like super hard) on the neck, I noticed many of my friends telling me to stand up to him , and I have to stop him, I tried talking to him but I made it worse. I already heard people talk bad behind my back, because of this. I don't want to get someone older then me to solve this situation or go to school.
Is the solution violence after all?
(To clarify I am in hs not college)