I am saddened to see so many kids being hurt so badly. I can't imagine what it must feel like to see the whole world against you and there is no way out. That the only way to make it stop is to end your life. That just devastates me. But what makes me MAD is the people who feel it is their job to hurt and make fun of these kids. It doesn't matter if you don't agree or understand their lifestyle! It doesn't matter that you are so insecure with yourself that you feel the need to put the spotlight on someone else! And if I hear one more person say" But they are only kids" I will scream! You are old enough to know how it would feel if this were done to you! You understand how to respect and value people.
Even though I hold these "kids" responsible I also hold the parents and the schools responsible. I think we push our prejudices off on our kids and they never have the chance to make their own decisions about how they feel. So when they are confronted with someone different then themselves they respond by how they are taught instead of what they truly think. The thing parents should be teaching is respect. We are all of value no matter who we are and EVEN if we don't agree with them. That is ok. Even dialogue about it but always respect the person. And the schools that see this happen and don't do anything until it is too late are responsible too! There should be no tolerance for bullying in every school but more then just a rule should be an atmosphere of respect and I don't think alot of schools encourage it. They set these rules but don't show kids how to treat people.
I just pray that these kids who feel hopeless will come in contact with someone who will make them feel like they are important and they are worth staying alive. And I pray that that same person hugs them and prays with them and lets them know that God always loves them and is always with them.
