People tend to ignore how much words can hurt. Everyone thinks about bullying as the mean guy in school stealing the nerd's lunch money or punching people to get their way. Yes, bullying can be physical, but ignoring how much verbal pain hurts is something a lot of people are guilty of. Verbal abuse can be in many forms, whether it's in person or over the internet/texting, but it still hurts just as bad. As many as 160,000 kids stay home at any given day because they are afraid to go to school due to bullying. This number is ridiculously high and I know that by now the Beulah High School kids are probably sick of hearing it, but I still see this every day and not just one time a day. I know that everyone is guilty of hurting someone in one way or another, whether it was intentional or not. Even if you say something that you meant as a joke, some people don't take it that way and it hurts them. You may not be able to see the effects on the outside, but if you could listen to their thoughts, I'm sure you'd think twice.My grandmother always told me, "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." Hearing this growing up was something I never paid attention to. I mean c'mon, "stick and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." I wish that was true, too bad it's not. As I grew up and got bullied from the beginning of middle school, I've thought a lot about my words and the words other people say. Shedding as many tears as I have because of the thoughtlessness of some people, I think about what I say a lot more. This is something I wish more people would do with both words and actions.
You weren't put on this planet to make someone else's lives miserable, you were put here to make a difference whether it was a small or large way. Don't hurt someone else just because they stole your boyfriend, you're a teenager and there's plenty of time. I'm not going to tell you to completely change your life, but remember that the words you say or the actions you do can make someone else's lives not worth living. Don't think that people don't care what you say about them, because everyone does no matter how much they try to tell you different. Your world is what you make it, remember that.
This was so personal and I really appreciate that! I'm glad you took this blog as an opportunity to really express how you feel. I thought you did an amazing job with really making me feel your emotion. The only thing I would have to say is watch your use of the word "you," but otherwise you did an outstanding job! Keep up the good work:)
ReplyDeleteI really liked you style of writing. It shows that it is very personal to you and that you want to get the word out so others dont get hurt just like you. You see bullying everywhere and I agree with you 100% that it needs to be stricken down on. My grandmother used "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt you", also. You are correct that it isnt true. I think words hurt worse than anything, I would rather get hit by sticks and stones. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love how true your post was. Your use of statistics was really valuable. It adds a lot to your writing. Also the cliches were used very matter-of-fact. I overall really enjoy your blog! Good job girl! (:
ReplyDeleteThis is so true! I loved how it seemed like you were directly talking to me. You made some awesome points, and I loved how you made it a little personal. I know after reading this I will watch what I say and be careful. The last paragraph was my favorite about how we weren't put on this planet to make someone else's life miserable. I noticed you used some cliches, but they worked in this piece. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteKatlyn, this is a very relevant and honest piece of writing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the topic and taking a risk. I think it is one of your most powerful pieces so far. You peers make some good points about style. Your use of "you" is one that needs to be considered carefully with this topic, as to hammer home a point and not to exclude an audience. Also be careful of run-on sentences. Good advice as you end your writing.
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