Reply #5: Questions

[AlbertCat]

I was bullied for being gay my entire time in school...from elementary thru college.

But let's get real here. It's not just bullying....it's "You're gay"! Are obese kids killing themselves? Are "ugly" kids? I'm sure the answer is yes. Are they also being told they are gay?


Also...what role does being the victim of bullying play in development of character? How many who are bullied DON'T kill themselves? Does singling out the bully and punishing them make it WORSE for the victim somehow? Y'know the "You got me in trouble...now I'm really gonna get you!" kinda thing.

And what do you do when macho Daddy congratulates the bully when he gets home for showing that queer who's boss? (so common you wouldn't believe it!)


I'm just wondering. This "no one should be bullied" message seems unrealistic. We've seen what the "No one should fail" mentality has done to education.