Why would they make fun of her?

Question

i go to a super small school. there are 20 kids in my grade (10). this girl in my grade- i don't know her too well- but her friend came into class last friday and told the teacher she was having a meltdown and she was crying in the bathrom. in my next class, i heard kids talking about her, saying how she was all "weird and emotional". she's really quiet and reserved, but i think she's really nice. i asked her if she was ok and she said she was fine but i could tell in her eyes she was not. last week in class, she separated from the rest of the group and refused to talk. i also heard some other kids say she has depression or bipolar. why were the other kids making fun of her? what can i do?

Answer 1

The other kids make fun of her cos they have nothing better to do, they have nothing going on in their sad lives that it makes them feel better putting others down.

What can you do?  Show her you are there for her, if she wants to tallk or not.  Sometimes its nice just having someone there.  What ever is going on with her is obviously something private and she will talk to who ever when ever she feels she can.

Just be there for her.  Dont try and make her talk, she will do that when she is realy.

Rose

Answer 2

You can't work a magical fix but being her friend sure would help.

Answer 3

Kids can be cruel. They like to target quiet and shy kids because they see them as easy targets. Believe me I know from experience. Also if a kid is different from others than he/she is also a target. Sometimes kids that make fun of other kids are insure themselves, but they don't want to admit it. Also kids tend to follow the crowd, so if their friends don't like someone then they will do the same just to fit in. The best thing to do is stick up for this girl. Don't let people make fun of her. Try to include her in the group. Try to let other people see the good in her. If people decide not to be her friend than that  is their chose, but they don't have the right to make fun of her. It's emotional abuse.  Be leader and stand up for people. Don't be a follower. Be your own unique person. I know right now  fitting in is really important, but once  you graduate high school this won't be an issue. People will be more mature by then (for the most part). And usually the kids that are teased are the ones that become the most successful in the future.

Answer 4

There's always going to be an outcast.  no not realy.  That's a sticky one, since being in such a small group puts you at risk for social ostracism (sp?) but if you have a couple close friends who you go to school with, share your concern with them and together you could reach out and befriend this girl.  That may be a bit intimidating so as an alternate, make sure they have your back if you go solo.  Maybe go to the girl, and (i'm assuming you know at least eachother's names) say "hi," throw in a quick ice breaker, and ask if she wants to hang out with you and your friends.  hope this helps.

Answer 5

tell those f**s to go **** themselves =]

haha but no honestly you sound like a good person so maybe what she needs is a good friend..thats you!

Answer 6

she needs a guidence councelor...you are a student and need to consentrate on your schedule....keep up the good work....but tell her to seek professional help...you have posted this more than once are you sure your not the girl and really in need of a friend email me I will be youre friend