Why is the “social” world so difficult as a teen?  Why do some people out there seem to spend so much time and energy trying to chip away at other’s self esteem.  Isn’t it just as easy or difficult to think of something nice and positive to say?

It seems like everyday, I hear a story of someone having to deal with some type of cruelty at school.  “Why does she have to make fun of what I’m wearing?”  “Why do they have to mock me when I speak up in class?”  “Why is he no longer talking to me?”  “Why is he now talking to HER?”  “Why have they stopped including me?”  “Why aren’t we friends anymore?”

Imagine if instead….everyone took the same time and energy to be kind, thoughtful….supportive.  Imagine what your school experience would be like then.  Imagine never feeling anxious about walking around campus.  Imagine always having a smiles meet your own smiles.  Imagine never worrying about being talked about negatively.  Imagine whoever you approach, would be kind and welcoming….maybe they would compliment you on what you’re wearing….maybe they would just say, “hi.”  Whatever they would say….imagine it would make you feel good.

Well, this may be a little far fetched….but why couldn’t it be this way.  Maybe it takes just one person to start acting this way.  Imagine if you were that one person….and you turned your school around…..just with your attitude.

I believe that the negativity comes from a person’s low self-esteem.  They feel icky about themselves….so they pass this icky onto other people…..I suppose trying to get it off of them.  But it doesn’t get off of them….it only grows with their negativity.

Take your good self esteem to school tomorrow and see what kindness you can spread….

- Lynnette