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Bullied
Every child deserves equality
Every child deserves an education
It shouldn't be an act of unquestionable bravery
To set foot in school
It's a positive thing to be tenacious
To be determined to do one's best
It's good to be courageous when trying something new
But vulnerable children are sometimes singled out
One shouldn't have to be courageous
Just to set foot in school
Having to bolster oneself in such a way each day
Becomes detrimental to the education process
Kids who once loved school will come to hate it
If every day is a fight to survive
Constant attacks on one's appearance and personality
Will one day wear down the bravest soul
It's easier for adults to combat bullying when it first starts
Than for the victims thereof to attempt to undo its negative effects later
~Ursula~
Ursula's note:
In case you were wondering, yes, I was bullied. I hated school and did everything I could to avoid it.
Word Prompts:
ChildrenEducation
Equality
Bravery
Feeling Words:
TenaciousDetermined
Vulnerable
Courageous
So true.Being in the teaching profession, have seen how children suffer in the hands of bullies.
ReplyDeleteI know that teachers can't always put a stop to bullying. Sometimes it goes on in secret, and the victims are afraid or ashamed to tell. Thanks for your comment. :-)
DeleteYou have summed it up very well. We should all be alert to the signs and help to stamp out bulling.
ReplyDeleteYes, a concerted effort must be made. Some of the teachers when I went to school were really good about it but others seemed to think it was just kids being kids and did nothing.
DeleteThis is so true. I'm glad you could write about it.
ReplyDeleteTeam Netherworld nails it once again! I still resent how trust and love of learning were beaten out of me by having to navigate the minefield of the schoolyard. It stays with you.
ReplyDeleteThere is no excuse for bullying. I was beat up in the restroom by a kid who was a football star. It was in my senior year but, good side it was only that year, but it stayed on my mind, even now.
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I was singled out for most of my schooling by bullies. I too avoided going to school as much as possible, especially between the ages of 8 and 14. I then became friends with other misfits and we stuck together and helped each other out.
ReplyDeletePeace to you.
I was singled out for most of my schooling by bullies. I too avoided going to school as much as possible, especially between the ages of 8 and 14. I then became friends with other misfits and we stuck together and helped each other out.
ReplyDeletePeace to you.