The authors claim people would rather use the word "drama" than "bullying" because we are the younger generation, & that would be the term most of us are accustomed to using. The article did point something I found interesting. When I was in Elementary & Middle School, "bully" was used. As I made the transition to High School, everything was really all about "drama".
The word "drama" can be empowering because it's more of running the mouth recklessly, BKA-gossiping. When people gossip, it's usually about what they heard about the person, how they feel towards that person. This causes conflict because their opinions are usually influenced by what other people speak of. Teens don't think they are the cause because they don't see the big picture. Teens think what they aren't hurtful, when in reality, some girl can feel less attractive & she's possibly cutting herself in the very own bathroom of the school they attend. And no one would know, until things get all weird, or too serious, as to the vulnerable individual not showing up to class because she is afraid of the "popular" group. Words can really take a toll on someone's mental health.
This is why we should all do each other a favor & speak only of good. There's this saying, I don't know where it originated but it's been around for as long as I can remember: "If you don't have anything good to say, don't say it at all." But then again, there are certain situations when you have no choice but to defend yourself. It all depends to which extent. Like how most things are determined, to which degree is it right? Is it even right to act upon, even in the harsh conditions you think is necessary? Hmm?
Speaking, or writing, of the notion above... It's indeed a contradiction of itself. Because if we didn't hear such things, how will we be able to function better as a society in which we live? We must know of, to act on.
I understand people like to make jokes, & some people take it "up the ass", meaning some are way too serious. It doesn't mean that person has no sense of humor; it can mean that person could be struggling with something. Something internal. Something secretive, or shocking. You just NEVER know the situation, & we can't be acting like "animals" because it's all about understanding & the "what if you were in my shoes?" type of thing.
You could be the bully, or the one being bullied. Most often, it's either/or. But wouldn't it be better if it didn't exist? Too bad, that's not reality. What's reality is preventing these things from happening. And when they do happen, let's be that support for each other & find effective solutions, such as getting treatment & raising awareness, like all over.
This is why we should all do each other a favor & speak only of good. There's this saying, I don't know where it originated but it's been around for as long as I can remember: "If you don't have anything good to say, don't say it at all." But then again, there are certain situations when you have no choice but to defend yourself. It all depends to which extent. Like how most things are determined, to which degree is it right? Is it even right to act upon, even in the harsh conditions you think is necessary? Hmm?
Speaking, or writing, of the notion above... It's indeed a contradiction of itself. Because if we didn't hear such things, how will we be able to function better as a society in which we live? We must know of, to act on.
I understand people like to make jokes, & some people take it "up the ass", meaning some are way too serious. It doesn't mean that person has no sense of humor; it can mean that person could be struggling with something. Something internal. Something secretive, or shocking. You just NEVER know the situation, & we can't be acting like "animals" because it's all about understanding & the "what if you were in my shoes?" type of thing.
You could be the bully, or the one being bullied. Most often, it's either/or. But wouldn't it be better if it didn't exist? Too bad, that's not reality. What's reality is preventing these things from happening. And when they do happen, let's be that support for each other & find effective solutions, such as getting treatment & raising awareness, like all over.
