Bullying

Hey guys! I know I haven't posted lately, and the reason is because I've been trying to think of a good topic. I thought of one just now: Bullying. This week is bullying awareness week at many elementary, middle, and high schools. Bullying is something that definatly needs to be addressed, because as much as we hate to admit, we loose thousands of good people to scuicide over bullying every year. Yeah, that was a long sentence. Continuing, there are lots of things we can do to stop bullying. At school, your teachers probably tell you to say something or tell an adult- However, I know that we don't always do that. I know, it seems hard to do it when you're the victim, or a bystander- or maybe you're the bully. I know what it's like to be in all three situations. I get teased at school, however we all do. The key is to laugh it off and stay at the top of your game, and treat the insult like it's nothing. Sometimes, though, it can be much worse than teasing or playful name-calling. If you are a target of threats, you really should tell someone. But don't take it from me- do it for yourself. If you see bullying you should try and do something about it- it's just kinda rude to let someone take the threats and attacks and not say or do anything about it. If you are a bully...You should probably stop. I've got a few tips for you: One, I don't know if you're as close to your parents as I am, but usually if I can talk to one of my parents they help me. Two, I figure you might be insecure? Fix it! You're not strong? Push-ups! Don't have abs? Sit-ups! Don't get good grades? STUDY. You can do it! If you have a bad homelife, ask for help? I know once you start beating people up, you like how it feels, but it's not ok to do that. People will die because of you. Y'know, if you be nice, you might actually get a friend or two. Power from bullying won't get you anywhere in life. Good friends will. Good education will. Read "Letters to a Bullied Girl" sometime. Maybe you'll get the picture then. On that note, I'd like to say that this Wednesday, October 10, is Bully Awareness Day, so wear your orange and Stand Up, Step Up, And Let Your Voice Be Heard.