Visiting the NY Times Lesson Plan page I came across this video as an extension to a Common Core lesson.
If you choose to comment, PLEASE think before you write. Don't just write a nice sounding platitude, but write something you plan to do this year, the next time you see or know someone who has been excluded.
Note the word "do." because words without actions don't help. The "Do" can be simple, but Do something. It is definitely a way to BE MORE AWESOME!
in the begining of this video i was laughing but then i realise there is nothing to laigh about i wish i could have went back in time and redo what i did caiuse i feel guilty to laugh at this. my favorite part of this video was the mirror part and how he said "get a better mirror look closer" it is just awsome and sad. i also could relate to this because i am always pick last on a sport no matter what but i just let it go cause i know om not good at it and in 3rd grade i was bullyed a lot but now i have nice, kind, and truthworthy friends. :{)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Giselle. Bullying still happens worldwide today, and we have to do something to stop it. It's just cruel what's happening, and what's still happening right now. What we do is we power through, we take action, and we CHANGE the world, the society today.
ReplyDeleteSo I'm just one small kid, but anyone can make a difference, if they put their mind to it. I felt the video was very powerful, and made a huge impact. What it has inspired me to do is to stop bullying and exclusion. From small steps every day, bullying can be erased from the world one by one.
Next time I see someone declined an invitation to play, I'll personally invite them to play with me, tell them to forget about the exclusion because it's nothing, the people who declined don't matter. I'll tell them you're better than them, look inside, because they have a cruel soul.
Everyone should be treated the same. We are one nation of people, and turning against each other is just...cruel. Although I am lucky to never have been bullied, I know some people aren't so lucky, for whatever reason. The least we can do, if not change the minds of these villains, is try to mend the victim's hearts. As the video mentioned, if a victim carries through their life throughout the bullying, then they're a strong, and great person. They bandage their heart every time, they keep going with their life, even though it hurts beyond hurt.
Although some people like me say they're lucky to never have been bullied, everyone has at least been in a situation when they were hurt by someone's words- it hasn't been pleasant, for sure. Well, we need to stand up for ourselves and other people, no matter who they are.
And that's what I'm committing myself to doing. I'm going to be someone's friend, and I'm telling the truth, not trying to write a platitude. I'm going to stop exclusion and bullying. As in Demetri's story of Kyle, one friend can change a person's life.
I'll definitely do something. Starting now.
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Doing little actions can make a big difference. You can't just stand around when people are being ripped to pieces everyday just by words which is really stupid. I've never actually people be bullied before, but sometimes it might be the lonely people, the quiet people, "the not normal" people, the people standing awkwardly against a tree that are being ripped apart before your very eyes and you don't notice and they're thinking; BEGGING for someone to notice them and for someone to ask them something or save them from a bully because seriously the worse people are the bystanders if someone's being bullied. And it's seriously stupid that people are being ripped apart, shot and put down by words and people are just sitting around! We all need to work on including people in our activities because we can't have more people who want to kill themselves because of words. Words really hurt and WE ARE TH ONLY ONES WHO CAN STOP IT. It's a group effort that really needs to happen. And what better time to start then NOW.
ReplyDeleteWatching this video, I could feel my heart throb with pain for those experience it, who have, who don't have any sense of comfort or security. Reading the other comments, slowly, the tears began streaming down my face. Somehow, I understand how the victims feel, yet, I've never actually been bullied. When I see the outcasted, the lonely, the misfits, the "unwanted", my heart breaks. Sometimes, I'll go talk to them, and they'll push me away.
ReplyDeleteOne person, last year, said "Leave me alone." I asked why, and she replied, "You know why. It's not good for you if I'm not hanging out with my 'own kind.' Plus, I doubt you'd actually want to hang out with me. Someone probably dared you." Those words, each one like a dagger piercing my heart, upset me. It made me realize how wrong our world was, how cruel people could be, how they "interviewed" each one of their friends, to make sure they were good enough.
The video was quite overpowering. I watched it three times, each time having the same impact. The most powerful part for me, was when he was talking about sticks and stones, and better mirror. Throughout my life, my Mom has told me that there is beauty in every one and every thing. People need to look beneath the skin and flesh, into the heart and soul.
So to the bullied:
"Don't let the insecurity of others tear you down. Don't sink to their evil depths that make you bitter, but embrace yourself for who you are and call them blind. Do NOT be a victim of depression, and do NOT be ashamed of yourself. God loves you for who you are. He created you and everything of you for a reason. Don't let the mistakes of bullies convince you are not good enough, smart, pretty, talented, popular, or cool enough to be equally respected. Have faith in God, and comfort within yourself. People will only do what you allow them to do. Fight back by telling them you won't waste your time dealing with them, or find an adult, confide in someone trustworthy. But be smart in the way you deal with the situation. Remember that you are beautiful, you are important, and you are wanted."
Next time I see someone bullied, I'll defend them, even if it means I endanger myself. I think the strong should defend the helpless. A strong person defends himself, a stronger person defends others. Who will you be?
I've started to see that this person who was saying this said some things that happened to me. I feel some of that pain. I've been bullied once, and i didn't defend myself. That speech gave me hope and strength to fight for other when they need help. I don't want peoples' lives to be beaten on and squished, i'd like them to live a nice life of their own. Even if they don't care that their being bullied, they should, cause it just might get worse. You may just want to live in the dark corner you're in, but there is more to life than just being bullied. You and others should STAND UP AND FIGHT.
ReplyDeleteIt was really sad. I was amazed at it too. It kind of reminds me of my friend DJ, because in 3rd grade he was always made fun of and picked last to play on anyone's team. Nobody wanted to accept him as their friend. So I decided to be his friend. Once we got to know each other we found we had a lot in common, and TO THIS DAY we are great friends
ReplyDeleteThis video had a very powerfull impact on me. It also reminded me of a movie I saw. The new boy was being bullied, but no one lifted a finger to help him because A) they were afraid of the bully and B) none of them were friends with him or cared enough to risk getting hurt themselves. The result: The bully just kept at it because no one helped him and the boy never tried to help himself. So if ever you or someone you know is bullied (because it can happen to anyone) stand up. YOU are the one who has the power to stop bullying, if you use it. So watch out for those you can help. Be strong and good things will happen. Be strong and good things will happen. Be weak and you will never be happy. That video can teach us all a lesson. BE STRONG.
ReplyDeleteWow. What to write. Well, the question is: What action will you take next time you see someone being bullied or excluded?.
ReplyDeleteFirst I would let the bully know who he/she's messing with. Then I'd give the victim some comforting words or advice, and tell he/she to go find an NTA/teacher/responsible adult with a few of my trusted friends, so as not to get beat up again in the process. To ensure the bully gets what they deserve, I'd pin them to the wall until the adult gets there.
This would be what I'd do the 5th time this kid is getting bullied. The more Christian thing to do would be to figure out what was going on, get a responsible adult, and forgive the bully. Why? Think about the Our Father:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day, our daily bread,
***and forgive us our trespasses
***as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
*******"Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us". This means that we can't expect other people to forgive us, if we don't forgive people who've done wrong to us.
Then I'd go home, pray for the bully to realize what he's doing, and for God to lead him into the right direction. I'd ask the victim to "turn the other cheek", meaning to ignore it, try to forgive the bully, and give him/her another chance.
I realize that might be like not what you should talk about in a public school, but it's what I've been taught to do. I only thought of this, because tomorrow's Easter, and Jesus died in the first place to forgive us all of our sins.
Lately, I've been watching that new show on the History channel, "The Bible". I'd have to say, it's really thought provoking. One of the lines I'll always remember is:
"Let the first man to throw a stone be the one with no sin. "
See, they were about to stone a woman to death because there was a crime she had committed. But, everybody else had sinned too, so what right had they to go, and kill someone who was just as every bit of good that they were.
To apply this to the no bullying thing, the bully shouldn't be bullying in the first place, I totally agree with that aspect of this. But who are we to be "attacking" them? We might not think of ourselves as bullies, but the smallest things all piled in top of each other can big difference in someone's day. A dirty look here, a short answer there; it might not seem like much, but over time it all adds up and you have become a bully. So be patient, and be thankful for the people around you, and the ideas they have. Let's not end this year on a bad note. :)
I totally agree. Often, bullies bully because they're insecure, or mad. The way you handle situations is very important, and it can make it better, or worse. Whenever possible, I like to to ask why they're mean, or what made them so insecure, that they need to put down others??? I understand how you think that we have no right to "attack" others, and I agree with you. But I do think we can still stand up for victims so we aren't bystanders. Adults won't always be around, so we should start sticking up for another. Sometimes, when an adult interferes, it just creates more friction. So what if you endanger yourself, at least you will change the victims life. Then, your friends will defend you. Evil people never win. They pay for their mistakes in the afterlife. So if you want to change the world, start small...
DeleteSome people think that bullying other kids is cool, and that it makes them popular. THEY ARE WRONG. Those people are anything BUT cool when they sink to that low. If I were to ever bully someone, I would feel ashamed that I were to hurt one of God's creations. We are all equal in the eyes of the lord. Being mean to one of his children will not make him proud or happy. All it will do is make God sad and disappointed. I personally hope that when I go into Computech next year, I will strive to find the people who feel sad.
ReplyDelete-Kacey
Next time I see someone being bullied I will either stand up for them when no one else can (or will) help them. If I can't stand up for them, I will try to help them in other ways (like including them in activities, talking to them, comforting them). But, sometimes it's not just the victim that needs friends, most bullies can't make friends, so the only way that they know to become popular is by bullying. When I'm angry, sad, frustrated, etc. the only thing that really helps is a friend to talk to.
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Just my interpretation of a line that I wanted to share. When the narrator says something like "When you look in the mirror and you don't see anything good, get a better mirror." I think he's talking about friends, if your friends say stuff like "You are a loser" or other painful things and you hear insults a lot, you start to believe them. So get a better mirror, get better friends who will bring out you're good qualities, instead of finding fault in you're every action.
ReplyDeleteThis video is really powerful and sad. At first, I also thought it was funny, but then as the video went on, I realized it wasn't something to joke about. I hope I have the courage to stand up to a bully next time I see someone being bullied.
ReplyDeleteThis comment is From Sam.
DeleteLike everyone else is saying, I should make sure to stand up if someone else or me were being bullied. I want to make sure to stop the bullying when it starts, because later it would lead into a huge disaster. I will stand up for myself or a victim, because the bullying won't magically stop by itself. If I feel I am about to be bullied, I will just turn around and walk away.
ReplyDeleteAs I read these comments, I will just say it again....what if THIS was the generation that ended bullying?
ReplyDeleteThis video was very sad and inspiring. It inspired me to help all of the kids who get called names, picked on, bullied. I don't know about you but I WILL BE THE ONE WHO STOPS THIS CRUEL, SHOULD-BE-ILLEGAL, CRIME KNOWN AS BULLYING. The people who do the bullying are more evil than people like Hitler because they don't do it once they do it every day and I can't stand those kind of people.
ReplyDeleteThe year is almost over but it's not to late to try and help people who are bullied. Next year at Computech I going to start an anti-bullying club and i expect to see most of my classmates there. If not then what a shame.