During a therapy session with Bobby B., age 8, you learn that the bruises on his arms were caused by a 6th grader at his school. Bobby tells you that this student has hit him, grabbed and twisted his arms, and knocked him down numerous times. Bobby says that he tries to run away from the student whenever he sees him on the playground but sometimes gets caught by him. Which of the following best describes your responsibility in this situation?
1) Report the incident to the school administration
2) Talk to Bobby's parents about the situation
3) Teach Bobby self-defense techniques
4) Contact the authorities

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