Bullying Myth

Myth: Bullying teaches kids to toughen up and face reality.
Fact: Bullying can cause lasting negative effects on a person’s self-esteem and confidence.

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[enchantedart]

I am currently getting bullied at my school, and it seems like the more I react to then the worse it gets. But if I don’t react it’s still bad.

[Miranda-rufj]

I saw my kid getting bullied when he got out of the school buss I couldn’t handle his face and I just got out of my car and yelled at them kids. I felt terrible for the way I reacted but I just couldn’t handle watch my kid’s face when that was happening

[abbyscorp]

Got bullied too didn't realize how much it affected me until later in my adult years and as I watch my kids grow it's just harder to deal with

[isaiahsturgis]

“Bullying make kids stronger” I believe when kids are bullying others, I.e. only going after kids who they deem weaker than them, just to make themselves feel better, or for their own gain for power, validation or to build self esteem, instead of relying on their skill to find themselves for who they are. But when someone they deem stronger like a stronger kid, or a adult teachers or authorities come up, they’re cowardice is exposed. That’s the thing about bullies, they’re cowards. They’re strong on the outside, but pathetic and weak on the inside. Harsh but true. If you wanna be strong mentally, emotionally, and in bullies case, spiritually, try finding yourself for who you are, and not just do good stuff because you feel like it, and don’t go after people who are vulnerable, have hope and loved for who you are, not for being someone that you’re not.

[haydenSa]

I got bullied a lot I’m fine with it because I’ve learned just don’t care what they say I’m a stronger person mentally so I works for me but others maybe not

[lornadavis]

People have said to me when I’m telling them what my bully’s did to day they say ‘well it’s good to be bullied it builds tolerance’ that’s a lie because if that was true so many people would be invincible….:(

[oka]

Sometimes suffering is just suffering, ” she told Gus. “It doesn't make you stronger. It doesn't build character. It only hurts. -Kate Jacobs

[Squirtle-pw]

I was bullied for being short 😞 sometimes I wonder if being taller changes who you are not how you look.

[starlie]

I was bullied back in my school it made my college days much stronger first i had no friends now i got many friends all real ones i don't support bullying 😤

[Innocent-xyz]

I got bullied for being different too and that was so tramurizing like everybody talking s*it about you and you don't know how to save yourself
I lost my confidence, self esteem, bubbly personality I missed that sm
They were always like
"See her head is so big"
I used to go to school daily
but now I hardly go 2 to 3 days a week
I just want to get out of this school as soon as possible

[worldbucket]

I’d say to the bully, “ why are YOU mad that im UGLY?”

[Low-yg]

As a man living to in his 20s whoever ever bullied me thank you i am proud to be a man

[AuroraHendrickson]

I've been bullied around 6 times and still am and the thing is I'm 12 and been getting bullied about half of my life

[Midsummer-雪]

"You could easily get all is and is, and we're fighting for a 6."
Hm.... I wonder why-

[midst]

If I get bullied a lot then I would bully the bully's back! 😂😂😂😂

[TGT-Clan-gt]

Did anybody know some bullies don’t actually want to even bully

[thebluecat]

😅 well I was bullied for beeing a stinky kid and honestly it made me a better person even if I also was quite a different kid in my baseline of things 😂🎉