You'll Never Know.

Have you ever denied yourself the chance to get to know someone because they were different from you and your friends? Did you mock someone so you could fit in with the in crowd? Was there an exception to every rule of kindness or courtesy? Were you ever the bully of someone, just because it was funny to everyone else, or because you thought you were stronger than they were. Well, I am here to tell you, it's the bullied who are strong. It's the taunted and the teased who rise above everyone else. It takes more courage to stand up to someone, or to stand up for someone. To defend your beliefs, and the heart of someone else. You will never know what you are missing when you push someone in to the dirt. That person you threw into a corner with words and fear has a specific purpose. They have a treasure within their heart, and you will never know what it is because you are too busy trying to fit in. Shame on the adults who let a child wind up bullied. Shame on the adults who bully. The way a child reacts, or acts is based upon the teachings of their parents. Whether that parent is too relaxed in their parenting and discipline, or they are the bully themself; they are responsible for the action of the children. We as adults are responsible for the teaching of the young minds. They are the future, and we are in charge of it. The child who grows to be a childhood bully is destined to be a bully throughout their entire life if they are not stopped, and taught, and loved. The bully who is shown love, and emotion, is no longer a bully. So shame on you who are afraid to love.

"Bullies thrive wherever authority is weak"

"Bullies are always cowards at heart and may be credited with a pretty safe instinct in scenting their prey." -Akira Takei

"Remember, I`m the kind of kid who used to get stuffed into a locker by school bullies. I`ve never felt like I`m a big star at any level of my life." -Winona Ryder

Are you the little kid in your class? Are you different from the rest of your peers? Were you the odd man out, the last kid chosen, the punching bag? Stand up for yourself. The people around you don't need to use you as their welcome mat. It's alright to take a stand. There is a fine line between self defense and becoming a bully yourself, but there is a line to draw when you are being harrassed. You don't have to take it, and sometimes being the better person is telling someone to back off. Get adult help if you're a child. If you are and adult and being pushed around, I am sorry, but you are old enough to know you have the choice to stand up for yourself. It's hard, and it's frightening. I know. It's going to be okay. Just take that step forward, and let them know you aren't afraid. The minute they know you aren't scared of them, they'll go away. Courage is the only true defense you have. And, it's the only way to win the war. Remember, "Only the best are bullied. There is a light at the end of the tunnel but first you'll have to find the light switch and change the bulb before switching it on yourself. No problem, as targets of bullying are picked on for their competence and abilities."