Anti-Bullying by Rebecca Nicole Sy
Our words are like double-edged swords. If used ethically, they can bring laughter, joy, and comfort. If used irresponsibly, they can foster a hurtful and discouraging environment, which can lead to bullying. Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose and the person being bullied has a hard time defending themselves. Bullying is most definitely wrong! This behaviour causes the person being bullied to feel afraid or uncomfortable. There are many ways that young people bully each other, even if they don’t realize it at the time. Some of these include: Punching, shoving and other acts that hurt people physically Spreading bad rumours about people Keeping certain people out of a group Teasing people in a mean way Getting certain people to “gang up” on others The longer someone is bullied, the more likely they are to develop physical, emotional, and psychological scars that can last over a lifetime. Bullying can be devastating, leaving people withdrawn,