Ask Irene-Bullying
Dear Irene,
A kid at school is bullying and harassing me.Every day after school, he taunts, shoves, and ridicules me. I threatened to tell someone yesterday, and he pushed me and told me if I ever told anyone, he would make sure my death looked like an accident. What should I do?
Sincerely,
Tired of Being Pushed Around
Dear Tired of Being Pushed Around,
Kids like these most likely come from broken, abusive, or neglecting families. They try to push their worries away by creating new ones for other people. Other people's pain fuels them. No matter what this kid says, you should definitely tell an adult. If you tell your mother, father, older sibling, or counselor in a private place, he will never know. Don't be afraid of him. His threat to kill you most likely resulted because he's scared of the consequences. Don't fight back, it's what he wants. So quickly tell an adult in a private place, and just specify you want to remain anonymous. Soon you will rest in peace:P
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Dear Irene,
I know a kid in my class who is kind of a nerd. He has thick glasses, ugly braces, and wears little-kid clothes. Everyone except for me makes fun of him. I don't say anything to him. My group of friends all tease him and say really rude things to him. I don't think I'm doing anything wrong, because I never say anything. But recently, I noticed he avoids me too and I'm doubting whether I'm doing anything wrong. Is just watching bad too?
Sincerely,
Bystander Forever
Dear Bystander Forever,
Yes, you are doing something wrong. A bystander is just as bad as a bully. My advice to you is stop putting up with it. Tell an adult. You can make it anonymous if your afraid of what your friends will say. Don't be embarrassed. Don't be a bystander.
