Poll: Bullying...?

Question

A few months ago I attended a presentation in my school auditorium that emphasized the dangers of bullying and how it is "not cool" and "not fun". I didn't buy any of it.

In my entire school experience, I've never seen any bullying at all. Maybe snide derogatory comments, incorporated sarcasm, or talking behind someone's back, but nothing ever directly confrontational or physical. And these are not only directed towards unpopular kids or anything--I've seen it being directed at some people who are popular. Therefore it does not fit into the definition of "bullying". In any case, the "bullies" in these cases never means the other any real harm.

So, my question is, have you ever been a bully, been bullied, or observed a bullying as a third party? I don't believe in bullies, but I'm open-minded...

Answer 1

I've actually experienced 'bully by exclusion' and had rumors and half-truths said about me (in addition to some physical bullying and verbal/emotional harassment).  The bullying doesn't necessarily have to be face to face but even talking behind others backs can be a way of surreptitiously bullying and harassing the person.  Bullying a person can have devastating effects including 'bullycide' which is when the person being bullied becomes so depressed and tragically ends their life.  A wonderful young man named Jared has a website dedicated to him courtesy of his fantastic mom:  http://www.jaredstory.com

Megan Meier is the young teen who tragically ended her life due to cyberbullying (bullying over the internet).  It turned out that the mother of her ex-friend (and neighbor) had made up a 'myspace' account to pose as a teenage boy ('Josh Evan') that was interested in Megan who had actually dealt with both depression and adhd (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).  The mother, who was actually indicted on federal charges a couple of days ago, even had a fictitious photo on the myspace account of 'him'.  Things were great for awhile but then 'josh evans' started saying really horrible things to Megan including something to the effect of 'the world would be a better place without you' and she horrifically hanged herself a short while later.  Her parents started a foundation in her memory:  http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org

Answer 2

Head in the sand or do you live in Utopia? Bullying is the root cause for tyhe school shootings and violence and accounts for most of the crimes kids commit when they have finally had enough. You obviously lead a very sheltered life, you need to get out more or watch the news or read a newspaper or magazine. Bullying is one of the most serious and widespread problems in the USA today.

And yes, I was bullied terribly when I was 8 years old and never forgot it.

Answer 3

In my personal experience, I haven't. My school was shown a presentation about bullying and how its bad. I'm pretty sure that you'll see that more in high school and real life. Otherwise, it depends on what kind of environment you live in.

Answer 4

I have been bullied.  I was bullied in 5th - 12th grade.  Ive been kicked beaten had my hair chopped off had my locker put on fire chased numerous times etc.  I was in a private catholic school too!!!!  Nobody would help!

I teach my children to tell on bullies.  My kids are both 3rd degree black belts with training in weapons and pressure point tactics.  They can kick butt.  They've never been in any fights, are confident and strong.  Me....I have an enormous doberman with me all the time.

Answer 5

bulling is for people that need to take their emotions out on a person whether physically or verbally. A person that can't handle bullying  however needs some mental help from a counselor as well because they obviously can't fend for themselves and the human being was built on natural selection was it not? Bulling is just a way to weed out people that need a counselor.

Answer 6

bullies rock.

Answer 7

yes, i've been a bully, been bullied and seen bullying happen. It's not a nice thing. Please, don't get into that sorta thing. It's horrible. It might make you feel good, bullying people, but the person you're bullying, think about them. It hurts their feelings. Sometimes makes them suicidal and slit their wrists. I scratch myself 100 times. Not because i'm emo or anything or it makes me feel good. Just because I'm being bullied at the moment, and I'm not happy, but I don't wanna die, but it's as close as I'll ever get to forgetting about the bullies, 'cos some days  I'd like to just gve life up, but then I think i've got the holidays, christmas, all that stuff to look forward to. So remember, if you bully, you could make some innocent girl/boy feel just the same way as i do... which isn't a good way to feel.