Imagine Morningside Stands Against Bullying: Promoting Kindness and Respect

On Tuesday, March 25, the middle school held a Bully Awareness Assembly led by Mr. Brown. This assembly focused on educating students about the different types of bullying and how they can make a positive impact in preventing it. Mr. Brown encouraged everyone to stand up for each other and emphasized the importance of kindness, respect, and empathy in building a supportive school community.

From the bullying assembly, we learned that Kindness is K.I.N.G.. K.I.N.G stands for Knowledge, Integrity, Never, and Goodness. Knowledge means understanding when something is happening or what’s bound to happen. Integrity is standing up for what is right, even if others disagree. Never means not allowing something wrong to happen if you know it’s wrong.

Bullying can take a big toll on someone’s mental health, and you might not even know it! Bullying can be teasing or even joking about someone’s insecurities. It can affect someone so much that you may become the reason they don’t want to come to school or feel safe there. Bullying is not only verbal or physical, but it also includes cyberbullying. Cyberbullying involves making fun of someone online, spreading rumors, or making negative posts about someone. Cyberbullying is just one form of bullying, and the types of bullying are endless. In conclusion, bullying takes a big toll on mental health, often without others realizing it. Don’t be the reason someone dims their light and changes who they are.

Bullying is a worldwide issue that must be stopped. There are many kinds of bullying, including verbal, physical, cyber, and more. The effects of bullying can lead to depression, isolation, and various mental health issues. It’s always best to be kind because you never know what someone is going through.

Bullies are often hurt people who hurt others who they perceive as weaker. There are three types of bullies: Broken People, Bottom People, and Backstabbing People. Broken people may feel neglected at home. Bottom people feel bad about themselves and take it out on others. Backstabbing people are fake friends who use others and don’t care about their feelings.Bullying has serious consequences. The person being bullied may experience depression, lash out at the bully, or even commit suicide.

It’s essential to recognize the impact of bullying and work towards a kinder, more inclusive environment. One way to combat bullying is to create a strong support system where students feel safe speaking up. Schools should encourage open conversations about bullying and mental health while implementing strict anti-bullying policies. Peer mentoring programs and kindness initiatives can help students develop empathy and understanding toward one another. By standing together against bullying, we can create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Laila Felton, Leah Hall, Gianni Randolph