Say No to Bullying

Hello there ST Readers, today I will like to concentrate on the facts of bullying. The statistics of bullying show that bullying is a growing problem among teens and children. There are different types of bullying and they are as followed; verbal bullying is typically based on name calling and teasing. Social bullying involved the spread of rumors, breaking up friendship on purpose. Physical bullying involves hitting, punching, and shoving, and cyber bullying involves the use of internet and other digital technologies to harm others. 

Now let's talk about the characteristics if a bully. Who is a Bully? A bully is an individual who uses their strength, popularity,  and power to harm and manipulate others. Their targets are mostly individuals weaker in size or may have difficulty defending themselves. A bully's sole intention is to destroy you physically and emotionally. 

For any person involved in this kind of situation or knows someone who has been a victim of bullying it is important to know the signs to look for. 

The top signs to look for is the victims character, for example always making statements of suicide, has trouble sleeping, has few friends, always coming home with unexplained injuries, making excuses not to go to school and the change in eating habits. When you understand this signs it prevents the individual or group from becoming bullies or helps them not to become a victim of a bully. Victims will need serious support and counseling to resolve their issue of their emotional inadequacies. High-five to the individuals who have higher self esteem and are less likey to fall victim to the attacks of bullying. Remember do not be a bystander be the one to make a difference in a child's life. 

Being a girl

What is it like being a girl? Do you find it insulting when people say you hit like a girl? First of all you are born to be a girl and there is no right or wrong way in doing what you feel is good for you, the most important thing to keep in mind is the fact that whatever you are doing works for you and you are doing it right. Being a girl does not necessarily mean that you are limited to things, everyone is enabled by God to explore different things in life. Your achievements can be of anything of your choice whether it be academics, sports, etiquette, morals etc.. You can be good at anything you put your mind to. For young girls being told that they act like girls can be really difficult for them because they are at a stage where they are getting to know their abilities and their interests. That statement throws them off, that's why they need to be around adults with strong values and morals to be developed in all aspects of life, spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, etc.. 

Moreover, we should come to realize that girls are different, we do not all have the same qualities that will be possessed by another individual we are all special in our own God given way, so use whatever ability or interest you have and soar do not be relentless, find what you love and don't let such statements like "you hit like a girl, run like a girl,throw like a girl" throw you off because the fact of the matter is that you are a girl and you are doing it right. 

 Thank you 

Hook ups versus set ups

There is a big difference between being Hooked up and being set up, when you are being hooked up with someone it is basically based on the friend that is being hooked up. Now look at this scenario Cynthia knows all about Kevin loves and adores him, knows his likes and dislikes yet Cynthia hooks Kylie up with Kevin only to be in their business, and when things start going good for Kevin and Kylie Cynthia will want to break everything up with them just so she can have Kevin to herself. Now a set up is the best because this is based on you the individual getting to know the other person very well on your own without the help of anyone, for instance smith knows Kevin is single and knows about Kylie, all smith does is to introduce Kylie to Kevin and they both hit it up based on your personal approach and common interest there is no drama involved in this kind of relationship. This kind of situation may lead to marriage or it might even end that same day but still you got to know the people who want the best for you and won't hinder your progress in life. 

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