Bullying

If I ruled the world, (see what I did there, BTR song haha) there would be no bullying. People wouldn't spread nasty and untrue rumors about others. I don't understand why people think that they need to bully other people. Why do they do it? Is it because they don't feel comfortable about their own self so they have to point out everyone elses imperfections? Is it because they have a bad life at home and have to let out their fustration on everyone else? Whatever the answer is though, it is wrong to bully, no matter what you've been through.

Most people are bullied at some point in their life. I'm not sure of the exact numbers, because there will always be people who lie about it and say that they weren't just to avoid embarrassment, but I guarantee that most people are. It's sad that some people have to live life getting harrassed and made fun of, not even wanting to leave their house because they know that they are going to get bullied again.

I've been bullied before, but nothing too serious. But it still hurts, no matter how serious or not it is. I still remember it right now, and more than likely will for the rest of my life. I will also always remember when Kirk Smalley, the father of a little boy who killed himself, came to my school. He talked about how bad his son was getting bullied, and he eventually retaliated against the bullies because of it. But when he got in trouble, he killed himself. My opinion is that if you are getting bullied, or see someone getting bullied, tell a trusted adult. It can be your parents, a teacher you trust, a counselor, principal, anyone. They can help you get through it. No one should feel useless and hopeless, or even get to the point of considering suicide because of bullying. They deserve a good life just like everyone else.

So if you're a bully, stop it. How would you like it if you got bullied? If you are the victim of bullying, tell someone. It may seem like you are alone, but there are people who care. Even if I don't know you, I care.