#21. Harassment Articles

Harassment happens everyday. Whether it's at school, or online it has become a regular part of everyday life in society. Is it bad? Obviously. Is it slowly becoming more excepted? Yes. People refuse to stand up against harassment because they are worried about the fall out. It also scares people because it will cause them to have to examine themselves. It forces people to look at their lives and think, "Gee, maybe I do that sometimes." So instead of forcing themselves into the grueling self evaluation they simply choose to ignore it. The internet and social media has become the bully's safe haven. It's a perfect tool for them. They can be cruel, mean, whatever they choose...and more often than not, they can do it anonymously.

Society has become sickeningly accepting of disrespectful behaviour. Instead of pushing blame on schools, technology, media...we need to take a look in the mirror and practice what we preach. It's called, BEING NICE PEOPLE. Sure, sometimes we get upset. We get frustrated that the lady in front of us in line is taking too long. The man in the blue car just cut us off. But going out of your way to make someone else's life miserable... just ridiculous.