Away from the Watchful Eye of Playground Supervisors, 10-Year-Old Sam

Away from the watchful eye of playground supervisors, 10-year-old Sam often makes fun of Vernon, a small, friendless 9-year-old who cannot easily defend himself. Sometimes Sam physically attacks Vernon, knocking him to the ground, taking his glasses, rubbing his face in the dirt, and so on.Sam's bullying behavior must, of course, be actively discouraged.Three of the following strategies are reasonable courses of action to take with Vernon.Which strategy is least likely to help Vernon?

A) Keep Vernon away from Sam, but in other respects let him develop his own methods for handling bullies.
B) Consistently show Vernon that you like him and are concerned about his well- being.
C) Arrange for Vernon to meet with the school counselor, who might be able to help him acquire social skills.
D) Provide opportunities for Vernon to work with and develop friendships with classmates who share some of his interests.