Opinion: Self-respect first line of defense against bullying
By Michael Martinez, Reno Gazette-Journal
Sometimes, you look different. Sometimes, you have a different name. Sometimes, you have a condition that sets you apart. You’re just different, and people treat you like you are.
They tease you, they try to isolate you, they ignore you and they try to turn others against you.
They try to make themselves feel better by making you feel worse.
They are bullies, and you are being bullied.
It is a growing problem among our nation’s youth that hurts when it happens and can linger beyond the early years.
The old way was to fight Fire With Fire,only thing I’ve seen work,even a bully has a bully,but size and strength does help when they notice they are looking at you from the ground looking up.
This is no car salesman trade,life a world of hard knocks and you just learn to flow with the problems get your 2cent worth in when you got the chance and tattle tales end up in the back of the line usually with no friends.
If bullies don’t get you in the early years of childhood ,they eat you alive in the work place.
It’s important to remember that bullies don’t just come in “kid” sizes. Perhaps we adults could first ensure that we’re not bullying people ourselves. Take care with how you speak to someone, take care in what you write. Set a good example for children to learn by.
‘Oh Yes, definitely”