"We should hang out and maybe go to the movies sometime," I texted her.
Three hours later...
"I don't think so. I wouldn't okay? Ur just gonna (inappropriate language) me off," she replied.
Bullying occurs when a person who is insecure and has a low self-esteem harasses someone sensitive and respectful. When a person bullies you, never think it's something wrong with you, if you have nothing to be ashamed about. Bullies are unjust to others because they can't be just to themselves, and that's the BIG problem. They put down others with hurtful words, actions, and/or writing to make themselves feel better.
There are different types of bullying, but I am only familiar with three: physical bullying, emotional bullying, and cyberbullying. Physical bullying occurs when a bully, or the insecure, hurtful one, uses physical abusive methods to harm its target. Emotional bullying, on the other hand, deals with words or any other action that a bully uses to disturb its "victim." Cyberbullying is expressing hurtful words on the internet or texting them to or about someone.
In this situation, the girl that I invited used cyberbullying to respond. She could've said, "No, thanks. I'm really busy this weekend, but maybe some other time." But she put inappropriate language into the message to make it hurtful. Bottom line: this person is a bully. She may not realize it herself, but how she acts says a lot about her.
How can we avoid bullying? Well, if someone ever tries or even does bully you, be sure you stand up for yourself. Bullies will never expect that from their victims. Question their so-called "authority." Instead of me asking, "What did I do to deserve this reply," I could say, "Well, now, I don't want to go to the movies with you either, and I do not appreciate inappropriate language." Also, others will respect you more because of how you stood up to the bully. If they didn't know how to stand up to the bully before, now they do, looking at you.
Be sure to take this advice, if you ever encounter bullying. I promise you that you will never be bullied again, but if you still are, you know exactly what to do. The main thing is to do it, and do it quick, before it turns into a really BIG problem.
Good luck, and let me know how it went!
Friday, October 9, 2009
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Good for you for starting this blog and analyzing the problem. Now YOU let US know how the situation with your bully plays along.
ReplyDeleteAdults bully each other, too, and one needs to learn how to deal with it. The most important thing is to realize that the person who bullies you is compensating for some deficiencies he or she feels - being too stupid, or rejected by one's family, or being unhappy about one's body. For these people the only way to feel good about themselves is to make somebody feel bad.
Just wait till you have your 10th class reunion after you graduate. All the bullies will be losers - that I can guarantee you.
Thank you for the very reassuring comment!
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