To witness an adult, of a particular age, behave in such a manner that negatively affects our society and how we interact and co-exist, is very troubling and extremely disheartening. I feel as though I witnessed firsthand today the type of parenting that is plaguing our younger generations and brainwashing them into believing that it is OK to bully, torment and bring down others.
It is NOT. It is cruel. It is wrong.
I hold the parents of the bullies accountable. Somewhere down the line while raising your children, you have forgotten to instill in them: decency; simply being a decent person. Treating others how you would want to be treated. How could you NOT express that to your children?
It starts at home.
To the parents of bullies and to the bullies themselves: To the people, the lives, you've affected, (...if they feel like I feel...) you can keep your "Sorry". Explain to the families of those who have lost a loved one AFTER having being bullied-explain to them why it is you felt obligated to bully someone else. Explain to them how you blatantly showed no regard for their well being and/or emotional state. Now, say you're "Sorry"...
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*I made this blog, not because of one thing in particular, but because of how it seems that generations are passing this ignorance down to generation after generation. As I get older and I see characteristics in people 20+ my senior, identical to actions that I saw in my peers some 14 years ago-it is disturbing. Bullying affects everyone. African Americans, Caucasians-every race, the LGBT community, short people, tall people, teenagers going through puberty, poor people, rich people, religious groups, political groups, cultures...IT HAPPENS TO EVERYONE. And it is NOT right.
To everyone... #ItGetsBetter
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Mel
