Now firstly, if the title of this thread made you sigh or think of a funny joke please take your pathetic self off this thread. I don't have time for your close minded attitude and ignorance to others. I'm sure some of you are aware that October is National Anti-Bullying Month and that many schools and communities around the world are doing some activities or speaking events to talk about this certain topic. Believe me I'm well aware that this topic has been talked about so much that its become a bit like flogging a dead horse. And normally I would never speak about these topics because I dislike the constant whining some people do for no reason. But this morning I was speaking to my other half and whilst he was busy I figured I'd hop between apps to keep myself entertained. I went onto YouTube and on the popular page nearly at the top was a video about an anchorwoman from Wisconsin. The women herself is visibly overweight. But that's exactly one of the main reasons bullying happens, because of what people see. No one bothers to get to know that person. To maybe find out why they are a little different or seem a little strange. Do you know why they act funny? What's going on in their lives? Do you know why they have that funny limp? Or why they have that twitch? None of us know, yet at some point a joke is made about that persons problem. And I will hold my hand up and admit I have been one to laugh at jokes like this. You may not think they are cruel but you would be surprised how people perceive things. Back to what I was telling you. The anchorwoman. A viewer who admitted to not even watching the show regularly sent the following email to the anchorwoman, "It's unusual that I see your morning show, but I did so for a very short time today. I was surprised indeed to witness that your physical condition hasn't improved for many years. Surely you don't consider yourself a suitable example for this communities young people, girl in particular. Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain. I leave you this note hoping that you'll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthy lifestyle." Now this came from a grown up health conscious attorney who was able to say these cruel words in email but declined a face to face meeting with the anchorwoman. Why? He doesn't have the backbone he has via the Internet. So many people use the Internet as their weapon to bully people because they lack the courage to say how they feel face to face. Do you honestly think it's a mighty thing to do to make someone else feel bad about themselves? What does that say for your self esteem, that you thrive off others pain? Seems like you're pretty low and spineless. The anchorwoman took 4 minutes out of her broadcasting to address the vile email and encourage parents and everyone in general to help try and stop attacks like these. The woman has 3 daughters herself and admits that bullying terrifies her for her daughters. Children are incredibly susceptible to their parents actions. If you are a bully what are you doing to your child? I know many of you have children on this game and I'm also aware quite a few of these parents like to Internet bully. I sincerely hope you have a different outlook in real life. Anyway, my point today is to raise just a little awareness about National Anti-Bullying Month. And that if a friend of yours goes to make a cruel joke or you see someone being disrespectful to someone else, do your best to put a stop to it. Be there for someone when they've suffered at the hands of what some people are even calling a 'disease'. Everyday bullying is becoming increasingly more severe and seems to be spreading to our younger generations. It's become so horrendous that kids take their own lives as a form of escape. Imagine the parents of those children. The loss and pain they feel because their child was dealing with pain every day and no one probably even knew about it. The truth is, you may think you look cool, you may think your friends all love you for being a 'leader', but in reality a bully is a sad person who suffers from many insecurities and problems but are too scared to admit it. To sum this up I made this thread to encourage you all to try and control any bullying around you. I won't say 'put an end to bullying' because I myself am not self deluded enough to believe that sort of thing can happen immediately. Rome wasn't built in a day. But let's make a start on our own little PimD bubble. And in your real lives reach out to those around you. Even buy something to help the bullying charities like a wrist band or shirt. Just spread a little more love. Now, putting my hard faced cow hat back on, any morons or attention seekers that are going to come here and tell me all about how you're cutting yourselves or how this friend did that and how you're finding life just so so so hard. Yeah. GTHO. I want this thread to be about discussing past experiences and who helped you overcome them. And how you feel you could help others. But aside from that, lets not make this an attention, drama filled suicidal thread. :/ this isn't a contest of whose had it worse. I will be watching this thread so keep it clean.
Read the whole thing. Well written and I do not support bulleying by any means. It is a punishable act and a black spot on the human community, being so educated and intelligent than other living beings.. We still practice this kind of things. We need to stop this cruel act. Never let anybody be the victim and never be the victim yourself. Take actions. There are specialized forces by Govt. to take care of such matters. Thankyou for reading my opinion. Have a good day
One of the greatest threads ever made nowadays. I strongly agree.. Nowadays, people act like they have 'backbone' on the Internet whereas in reality, they are too pathetic, and the type that chickens 'no backbone'
I would like to take the time to say I lost a friend who committed suicide from bullying and I, myself am A victim of bullying. I've been called some extreme harsh things mostly because I'm 5'3 1/2, and people like starting drama about me and my ex. Actually, I was physically attacked by 3 girls Friday in the McDonalds bathroom and honestly 1) I've never been in this much pain, and mom is speaking to an attorney. 2) I never once said anything about them, looked at them, never posted anything about them any where. I don't get why people bully on other people, it doesn't make them any better, and what if they can't help how they are? So what if his teeth are funny? Maybe he can't afford braces. So what of her eyes are big or strange? She can't decide how her eyes look. Bullying needs to stop. Bottom line.
Sat and wrote it out in my notes for the last hour. Go type it in google and find the article. Lemme know when you get it
Great thread Rose Who was the man who took the time just to write such a letter? Too much time on his hands, I say.
Great thread. Thank you for posting this. As a mom of a little boy with special needs, I worry about this issue every single day Kids can be mean and cruel, but most of the time this behavior is passed on from the parents themselves. We as adults need to teach our children love, not hatred. It's embarrassing to say I've heard adults say awful things about other adults and children, mocking, teasing, belittling. And then we wonder why kids are so cruel. Why they turn into adults such as that man who had the galls to write to a grown professional woman and instead of complimenting her on her achievements only criticized her about her weight. I encourage anyone who participates in bullying to take the time to think of how hurtful their actions are and how much pain they inflict to the person who is a victim of this type of behavior. Thank you for bringing serious awareness to this issue.
I have not been bullied and I have never bullied people before. I know how people that are being bullied feel, I always empathise them. Just now, my friends were actually bullying a girl they hated, and I didn't really hate them. So they said loudly "Oh Jasmine" (let's pretend her name is Jasmine) "She is such a liar and a coward, her parents must be so pitiful to give birth to such a pathetic girl!" Now this is very wrong. To make fun of a birth is not funny at all, and there are many miscarriages around the world, that would be very happy to have a child. But these 'friends' of mine, they are heartless. After many convincing, they finally shook out of it and stopped calling her names. Bullying is not cool at all. People that bully should stop, as a person has feelings. Say no to bullying.
Very well done, Rose. Thank you for this. I hope more people read. For myself, I was bullied 20 years ago in an event that shaped me profoundly and still bothers me today. A few years ago, one of the bullies sought me out and apologized. Her pastor had asked her to consider the wrongs she's done over her life, and consider how to make amends. I was very moved, and told her that, although her actions changed my life, they did not ruin it. If you are a victim of bullying, it is impossible to ignore the bullying altogether. But, you can learn from it. Grow to understand why your bullies feel the need to be so hateful, and make a commitment to hold yourself to a higher standard. Realize that their insecurities should not define you. You never truly get over bullying. It sticks with you, like that niggling voice in your head, trying to convince you that you're worth less than a blade of the grass they shoved you down on. But have faith, and have courage. You are already stronger than they are.
:O! We used to this thing in school every this month! We would tie a specific colored ribbon, and we would wear the specific colored shirt! Whoever has the best outfit get to be in the yearbook!
I think this is only USA-wide, I've lived in some other countries, such as Mexico, Belgium, Spain and Germany and I've never heard anything about this. Just correcting that little fact . Other than that I completely agree with what you wrote, and I find it good such threads are made. Greetings!