a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people. Synonyms: antagonizer, persecutor. Antonym: A good friend.
---->I reconsider putting up the definition of a bully, because nowadays, everyone knows what it means. Whether they witness bullying, are bullied themselves, or perhaps they are the bully...its everywhere: school, neighborhoods, clubs, sports and of course, the internet and media.
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| Jamey Rodemeyer |
Why do people bully others? Is there really a need for it? Of course there is, people need to put others down to feel good about themselves, its just human nature. But isn't bullying a tad extreme? I sure do think so. People do not realize the consequences and extremes of bullying, especially with the younger generation...like teenagers, like me.
Jamey Rodemeyer was a 14 year old boy from Williamsville, NY, who was a victim of bullying that eventually made him decide to commit suicide. The questioning of his sexual orientation and his love for Lady Gaga (She actually paid tribute to Jamey by dedicating a song to him after his thank you to her for getting him this far in his life, before he took it) are just some characteristics that fueled the flame of Jamey's feelings. Jamey turned to blogging about his mood and how he truly felt, just as I am now. He experienced cyberbullying that no one ever should. In my opinion, bullies that use the internet or texting or "Facebook" are just plain cowards. I wonder if they would have any problems saying those hurtful things to Jamey's or any other victim's face. Jamey was just 14 when he thought there was nothing else to do except taking his life. 14 year olds should never be thinking about that, let alone anyone else in that matter. There's so much to look forward to in life, and bullying can take over those positives and make it seem like they do not exist. But they seriously do!
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| Cyberbullying is becoming the easiest way to antagonize someone. |
Also, please do not think that just because news about bullying is not constantly in the media "spotlight", that it does not occur. It is often the case when victims of bullying keep in bottled up inside of them, in fear something will happen if they "tattle-tale." Bullying easily escalates once parents or teachers get involved.
I can guarantee if you "Google" bullying stories, hundreds of stories will pop up, and they'll have general similarities: young people, the need for attention, jealousy, being scared, making fun of people's differences, the list goes on and on. People should never be embarrassed of who they truly are. Everyone is special in their own way. God made you the way you are for a reason. If people do not understand that, they need a reality check.
Bullying is a major topic discussed in high school. Everyone has different views and it creates an interesting perspective to this sad and disappointing action. When it comes to bullying, my classmate Courtney W says "Bullying comes in many forms. If it makes you uncomfortable, it's bullying. BE A BETTER PERSON!". My friend Francesca O agrees, stating "Bullying is BAD." Franky D believes "Bullying is not necessary since there aren't any positives in it." My High School even has an "Anti-Bullying Policy," stating that harassment and bullying are prohibited, and there will be consequences for actions.
Please, Bullying is nothing but trouble. Stop it.
My heart goes out to those who are or have been bullied. Always remember, you are not alone. There are people here for you <3
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