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Are you a bully?
March 20th 2010

We’ve all encountered them or probably did at some point in our lives. In society there are always those who try to aid the weak and those who prey on them. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students. Yet because parents, teachers, and other adults don't always see it, they may not understand how extreme bullying can get. Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power, either in terms of physical strength or social standing. Two of the main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status. Some bullies attack their targets physically, which can mean anything from shoving or tripping to punching or hitting, or even sexual assault. Others use psychological control or verbal insults to put themselves in charge. For example, people in popular groups or cliques often bully people they categorize as different by excluding them or gossiping about them. How would you deal with a bully?

   

Charmain: I am a peace keeper. I had situations at school where I was constantly taunted by my peers. I spent many semesters avoiding my bullies. But once I kept out of their way, they found other targets. I think if you can avoid any confrontation you should. Some may call me coward but I’m still here doing well, with no war scars. More than I can say for my bullies. Two are dead. Guess they met their match.

Gloria: Long distance love is about love and trust. Once the two people involved really trust each other it can work. Besides, loving someone is mistaken to be physical; you don’t have to get physical or go to bed or give yourself to someone else just to prove you love them. You can show each other love by sending each other mail as often as you can and text messages as well as by talking on the phone as often as you can.

George: I don’t like looking for trouble, and I don’t like anyone looking for trouble with me either. If a guy wants to start some trouble with me, I will put him in check. Bullies need to know who they can mess around with and who they can’t. I’m not one to sit calmly while someone takes their stripes on my head. I would most definitely demand my respect as a man.

Heather: It’s a common thing to give people ole jokes, I do all the time. Some people might consider you are picking on them but that’s not always the case. I think your reaction gives you away. If you are being picked on, I suggest you laugh it off. When the ones picking on you realize that you also have a sense of humour, they’re going to back off. That’s how I handle it and it works.

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