Stand Up!
This week, as you may or may not know, is very special. November 16th to 20th is National Anti-Bullying week. Perhaps you’re thinking to yourself, “So what?” Well, it’s important for you to know that bullying is a VERY serious issue. It’s happening all around you: at Galt, on the school bus, on Facebook and yes, at the LYC. Bullying doesn’t seem so bad when you’re the bully or the bystander but think about the person who’s on the receiving end. Do you think it feels good to have someone insult you, to fear for your safety or feel sick at the thought of going to school? It doesn’t. And it isn’t just the bully who is at fault. If you’re a bystander witnessing bullying and you do nothing, YOU are part of the problem. By not sticking up for that person, intervening, or going to get help, you are letting bullying happen!
Over the past few months we have become increasingly aware of another issue, online bullying. We’ve noticed more and more youth using online forums like MSN or Facebook to send insults, threats and to harass others. Bullying via text message is the exact same thing. You should all ask yourselves this question: If you wouldn’t say it in person, why say it online? Don’t be a coward and hide behind your virtual shield and if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it at all.
Thinking something's wrong is only step one... take a public stance on bullying on International Stand Up to Bullying Day. Wear PINK on Friday, November 20, 2009 and check out the videos below! Anti-Bullying bracelets are also available (for just $2) from some of your fellow LYC members. Just ask if you are interested.
Most importantly, if you are a bully or are being bullied and would like help, us animators are always here for you.
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