Journal #7

Bullying is a serious problem that is an everyday occurrence. Something like bullying effects not only the victim being bullied, but also the bully himself. If you are being told the same thing everyday, like being told you are worthless, you will start to believe it sooner or later. Some victims being bullied shrug it off and say it does not bother them, but honestly, those comments can stick in their head. You never know the effects of your words on someone's life and that is why you have to be so careful with what you say, even if you are just joking around. Another effect of the victim would be that they themselves might start to bully others. This could be their way of taking revenge on the person who bullies them and make them feel better about themselves. Either way it is not going to help anyone. I always wonder why people feel the need to put others done and you cannot be too quick to judge. You never know, they might have a really bad home life and so when they come to school they take it out on everyone around them. Or they are simply really insecure as a person and use it to make themselves look or feel better than others. It really is sad that they have to resort to bullying. Another effect of the victim of being bullied could go as far as suicide. This is a very real and serious situation that unfortunately happens in our society today. It really is heartbreaking that these victims feel that there are no other ways out than to take their own life. Bullying not only effects the victim of the bullying, but also the bully. Bullying can give the person who is doing it, a bad reputation and will undoubtedly push people away. No one wants to hang around someone who is putting you down all the time. It can also ruin opportunities for that person in the future. If this becomes a habit for you, that will not fly in a work environment. It can also ruin relationships for that person. Bullying is just a bad deal for both sides.