Have you ever seen someone being bulled? Have you ever been bulled? If so, don’t be scared to say something. Bullying can be a hard topic to talk about. Sometimes people feel pressured into bullying. I know that it’s not okay for people to bully but don’t always judge them by that. According to Facts About Bullying | StopBullying.gov “Bullying affects all youth, including those who are bullied, those who bully others, and those who witness bullying. The effects of bullying may continue into adulthood.” This shows how scaring it can be to witness, undergo bullying, or be a bully. People bully in a lot of various places this article states some, Facts About Bullying | StopBullying.gov
“Nationwide, 19% of students in grades 9–12 report being bullied on school property in the 12 months prior to the survey.
The following percentages of students ages 12-18 had experienced bullying in various places at school:
Hallway or stairwell (43.4%)
Classroom (42.1%)
Cafeteria (26.8%)
Outside on school grounds (21.9%)
Online or text (15.3%)
Bathroom or locker room (12.1%)
Somewhere else in the school building (2.1%)”
It's crazy how many places people find to bully in that’s why we should say something. If your school doesn’t have a say something box, try requesting one to a staff member in your school. And if you have one make sure it's known around the school.