School bullies is one of those school dynamics that really intrigue me. I was never a school bully and really was never really bullied. Maybe it was because I contracted out to the local gangbangers to correct the issue or maybe it was because I just was a nice guy. Either way, I find that bullies are ruthless and insecure, I think we would all agree with this.
What I want to know is what makes bullies tick. What motivates them? I am reminded of theives. A thief has no objections to robbing you blind, BUT, if you steal from a thief they recognize that it is morally wrong and are upset about. I see bullies in the same perspective. They have no problem stealing lunch money and beating up the weak. But, if they are bullied by another bully, they understand it to be wrong. How can one live with such double standards? How can one modify their perspecticve from one person to another. If you're going to be a jerk be a jerk to everyone.
Random thought...I know.
3 comments:
I have thoughts on this, from knowledge of working with youth myself.....
how about asking why do people ever act nice. It is more odd to me that anyone is ever motivated to kindness at all. From a secular unredeemed life why would anyone desire to be kind at all. Kindness in its genuine "chrism like" form is selfless and God Glorifying, so what the heck are a bunch of degenerates or simple lost people doing waisting their time witj kindness or love?
before anyone responds, I am sure we can come to some really obvious conclusions like "they want love too" or "not everyone is completely hateful" but instead lets entertain more curious thought and responses.
ta ta
how about asking why do people ever act nice. It is more odd to me that anyone is ever motivated to kindness at all. From a secular unredeemed life why would anyone desire to be kind at all. Kindness in its genuine "chrism like" form is selfless and God Glorifying, so what the heck are a bunch of degenerates or simple lost people doing waisting their time witj kindness or love?
before anyone responds, I am sure we can come to some really obvious conclusions like "they want love too" or "not everyone is completely hateful" but instead lets entertain more curious thought and responses.
ta ta
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