Bullying is becoming a very much addressed issue in today's world. I've noticed that as I've seen more videos and stories on not bullying and stopping bullying cropping up.
Bullying really is a big thing. Bullying hurts others. Sometimes bullying is as simple as playfully saying something mean or rude to or about someone. In other words, teasing. Things that we might think are harmless, are the complete opposite to others.
Gossiping is also a form of bullying. When we gossip, we spread rumors and sometimes even lies about others. We do it for revenge, hate or without really realizing the impact it will have on the person.
Gossip is like tar; it's dirty and it spreads. A Mormonad (Mormon Ad) poster illustrates this point better then I can:
Bullying truly hurts and diminishes others. It not only pulls them down, it pulls you down too.
In Sean Covey's book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Mr. Covey talks about our personal banks. When we talk about people in a way that's uplifting and kind, we add to their account. When we say things that degrade them, we take from their account.
Sometimes a bully just needs a friends. Sometimes not. Either way, bullies are more then what we see. And that's what everyone says, but they say that because it's true. One of my friends once said that we hear things over and over again because it's so important and we need to apply it.
Here is an excellent video on the problem and effects of bullying:
https://www.lds.org/youth/video/bullying-stop-it?lang=eng
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