Journal #7

I'm pretty positive that every person has been the victim and the bullier at one time or another in their life. No matter what people say everyone has talked badly about someone behind there back to others or helped spread gossip. I know this can really hurt the victim knowing people think badly about them. Nobody knows what goes on in somebody's life they could be going through a lot and they really do not to be bullied on top of everything else. A simple mean act or word can really bring down somebody's self esteem and ruin there day. Bullying can eventually lead to suicide and becoming depressed. One smile or nice word to someone can totally make their day and make them happy. Being nice to someone can make a big difference in their life when other people are bullying them. That's why you should never judge anyone because you never know what their home or social life may be like. They could be bullied enough at home and should not have to put up with it from their peers at school. Then on the other side of the story the bully has to have a reason for doing what they are doing. Maybe the victim has bullied them in the past and the have resentment and want to get back at them. Or possibly the bully is unhappy with their life and is taking it out on others and thinks that will make them feel better. Maybe it makes themselves feel bigger or stronger and better about themselves when really, it is just hurting others. I think bullying is totally unacceptable and completely ridiculous. Teachers and other adults I think should really be doing things to help end bullying because it goes on more than I think they know. Everyday kids come to school and get bullied and it should not be like that. People should feel comfortable and not be scared to walk past certain people in the hallway.