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Updated December 8, 2011
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Bullying
By
Lindsey Avena
Staff Writer
We all know what it feels like to have people judge you without actually knowing you. Sometimes it doesn’t really bother us, and sometimes it leads to something more serious. I’m trying to get a message out to each and every one of you. It doesn’t matter what someone looks like. It doesn’t matter how they act. It doesn’t matter how they dress. You should try to treat people with respect regardless of how you feel about them. I’ve noticed that bullying has gotten out of control. I’ve been here for three years. It wasn’t until this year that I’ve noticed people being severely bullied. These people feel alone. They’re scared. They’re hurt. The few bullies that I’ve noticed actually have this mindset that they are better than everyone around them. Honestly, how great could you be if you’re literally bullying someone to the extent that they no longer want to come to school? Sorry, it’s not that they don’t want to. It’s that they’re scared to. Making fun of people that don’t have the same abilities as you is ridiculous. Instead of cheering someone on for trying, you’re talking down to them for trying. I’m not saying that you should love everyone. I am aware that there will always be people that others can’t stand. What I’m trying to say is that maybe you should at least show them respect. Did you notice that someone dropped their books? Help them. I know that you would hate standing in the middle of a massive crowd, trying to pick your books up without anyone to help you. Did you notice someone being bullied in person or maybe even on Facebook? Say something. I don’t think people realize the effect that they can have on others when they stick up for them. You could potentially change or even save someone’s life. Bullying isn’t okay. It’s not something to ignore. It’s definitely not something to participate in. Make sure you know that speaking up is okay. It doesn’t make you a snitch. It makes people realize that you’re a good person. Don’t join in with your friends just because you want them to think you’re cool. Most importantly, be who you are. Don’t change for anyone else, and don’t make fun of someone for just simply being who they are. I hope I got through to some of you. Don’t forget to speak up.
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