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spark | change Together We Can Stop Bullying by Laura zipin, College Volunteer Recruitment and Program Specialist Have you ever been bullied? Maybe you’ve been mean to someone else, or perhaps you’ve witnessed a friend or classmate being picked on. Whichever role you’ve been in—victim, bully, or bystander—you’re probably familiar with the practice. Bullying is aggressive, repeated behavior that involves an imbalance of power, and it is far too common in the lives of kids today. Kids involved in any aspect of bullying can suffer significant negative effects, including increased rates of depression, poor grades, and substance abuse. If you are bullied, please remember that you are not to blame. Some people feel threatened by anyone who looks or acts in a way that’s outside the mainstream, but you should strive to be true to yourself, even if it makes others uncomfortable. Lady Gaga, now known for her unique look and innovative style, was thrown into a trash can in high school; Demi Lovato’s 7th grade classmates made fun of her so much that she eventually switched to homeschooling. A number of celebrities have chosen to become antibullying crusaders, but you don’t have to be famous to make a difference. As you know, Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Since you’re fortunate enough to be part of an organization that focuses on empowering girls, feel free to utilize the built-in network of support that includes volunteers, parents, and your fellow Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts all across the country are standing up to bullies. In Michigan and Florida, middle school girls have earned their Silver Awards by implementing an anti-bullying initiative in their schools; a high school senior in New York achieved her Gold Award after writing “Say Boo to Bullying,” a series of skits that were performed for an entire elementary school. You can draw inspiration from their examples of activism or come up with a unique idea of your own! If you’re working through Agent of Change, Amaze, or any of the It’s Your World—Change It! Leadership Journeys, consider doing a Take Action Project that’s centered on an anti-bullying campaign. If you are looking for more resources, www.stopbullying.gov and www.adl.org/npfh are two websites with information about bullying, as well as suggestions for how to confront it. In a recent speech on the topic, President Obama said: “Bullying can have destructive consequences for our young people. And it’s not something we have to accept.” Regardless of whether you have been a bully, victim, or bystander, now is the time to stand up and make a difference. Lady Gaga…was thrown into a trash can in high school. 64 gsep.org • spark • fall/winter 2012
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