Hey you,
Yeah, you. If you’re reading this, you probably care about making your school or your squad a little better. So let’s talk about something real: being a bully isn’t just mean—it’s straight-up lame.
We all know what bullying looks like. Making fun of someone’s clothes, calling them names, spreading rumors, excluding them “just because.” Maybe you’ve done it, maybe it’s been done to you, or maybe you’ve just stood by. Whatever the case, I’ve got something to say:
There’s nothing cool about putting someone else down.
Seriously. Hurting someone doesn't make you strong, or funny, or popular—it just makes you look like you're trying too hard. And deep down, we all know the truth: the strongest people are the ones who lift others up, not tear them down.
You know what is cool though? Having friends who are different from you. Like, for real—your world gets so much bigger and better when you step outside your little circle. Hang out with someone who listens to weird music, or wears clothes you don’t “get,” or speaks another language at home. You’ll be surprised by how awesome people can be once you actually get to know them.
Diversity isn’t just some word teachers throw around—it’s what makes life exciting. Your life isn’t a playlist with one song on repeat. So why should your friendships be?
Bottom line: kindness isn’t weak. It’s bold. It's rebellious. It's powerful. And in a world that sometimes feels full of fake smiles and mean vibes, being kind makes you stand out—for all the right reasons.
So let’s drop the bullying, and start building each other up. Different is dope. Kind is cool. And being a decent human? That’s forever in style.
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