Don’t be silent, say something...
Picture yourself in a classroom. You are reading a book and look out window and notice your classmate taking money from a younger child. The child is crying and begging your classmate to let him keep the money.
What would you do in this situation?
If someone around you is being bullied? Would you say anything or walk away?
What if someone hurts or bullies you?
Would you keep quiet or would you tell someone?
Lots of us face these situations. When this happens, many of us are too scared to speak up. Sometimes someone has threatened us. Or we are scared that people will not believe us. Or worse, that they will blame us.
But as a Springster you need to learn to speak up. This is because not speaking will make it more likely that the situation will happen again and as it goes on it is likely to get worse.
Also, if we let people get away with the bad things they do. They might do it to someone else.
So as Springsters let us learn to speak up when;
Sometimes you may be scared that the person you speak up to or about might hurt you for your boldness.
In this case think of an older person who you trust and who you know has always protected you and speak to him or her privately. If you can not think of anyone like this ask a close and trusted friend if he or she knows anybody like this who you can talk to.
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No one have ever bullied me because I always speak up for my self and I love it
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
i always speak up
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
in the past I was bullied because I was always the quiet one, the book nerd but now I am still the quiet one but I know when to speak out to defend myself
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Aquila! Thanks a lot for sharing this. We are glad you have overcome this.
I love this, I was once bullied in my new school
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
As for mi am nt scared ti speak up.I cn speak any wre,any tym
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
As for me am not bold enough to speak up.....But I thank God for these article cus I av come to realize that it is good to speak up when things re going bad....
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
As 4 me i will think deep b4 sayin a word bcox if it happen 2 me wat will i do
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Alasa Nay Daidai
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I hate it when an action makes me uncomfortable Because am too emotional 😊😊😂😂😂😂
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Well, I am d kind of person dah hates d sight of bullying..no one can dare try nd bully me cus : 1) I hav dis bitchy face nd I scare pple 2) I am mean nd av a straight attidute wen needed 3) I am tough
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Tgurl! Thanks for the comment. We are glad that you can freely speak up however, you do not have to be a bully because you want to confident. If when you speak up you intimidate innocent people, then you need to reconsider a lot of things. Confidence should not make others intimidated but rather, it should influence others in a positive way. We hope this helps.
I had once spoken up when a classmate of mine was bullying a juniour student and i spoke up for the boy
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
YES
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Big sis there is this girl that I love but I don't know how to let her feel the same way. But the first time I try talking to her she was polite in her response, but I don't know to open up to her. In fact I want to date the girl but I don't know where to start, I just want to date her before I travel out by next month to continue my studies, but I don't just want to travel without making her my girlfriend, and I don't want to lose her to anybody . please what do I do thank you.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Storm! Thanks for opening up through this comment. Do not be in a hurry to get into a relationship. It is always disastrous when you do that. You need to get to know her first before you even think of dating her. So don't hurry, take your time even if it means that you get to travel and still communicate with her while you are away. We hope this helps.
What is responsible and reasonable
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
i have this problem at home which had resulted into me being tagged bad i have always bear it.too scared to speak but now i did and i felt free.i may regret it at end but am glad i speak out.even if it means me being alone
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Ammynart! Thanks for opening up through this comment. It can be really sad when you get tagged bad for a mistake you made. Please put a smile on that beautiful face because there is a solution. You can redeem your name by doing good and making everyone at home see that you have indeed changed. Everyone will sure be happy to associate with a changed person. Also, do not forget o apologise to your family members for the things you did that they didn't like. We hope this helps.
I have this natural spirit in me,that at home I don't speak my problems with people,I thought if the problem is opened up,they may take it less serious,.I tried overcoming it but my efforts prove abortive,I think the the reason is lack of trust.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Esmeralda! Thanks for opening up with this comment. Yes, you are correct. It is lack of trust. The good thing is that you have figured out what it is. The next step is to find that one person you can trust. Start with telling the person basic things. You do not have to go all out and tell the person all your personal details. It begins with tiny steps. In no time, you will get comfortable opening up with the person. We hope this helps
....NO ONE HAS EVER BULLIED ME BECAUSE I HAVE ALWAYS STOOD UP FOR MY MYSELF AND I KNOW MY RIGHT!....
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
AND ALSO I HATE TO SEE SOMEONE BEING BULLIED IN MY PRESENCE....I HATE INTIMIDATION!...
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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likewise to me i realy hate it.
I hate people who intimated his fallow human or bullies them,i love fighting for such people unless am not in that particular place.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
But I still don't understand something in myself,dere is no one 1 can't face,if it comes 2 dat.but if it comes to my personal issue I won't be able to speak up,I will be afraid.like wen it comes 2 me and my boo I won't be able 2 speak up.please I need ur advice.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Teeprincess! Thanks for the comment. It seems like you are shy or you do not feel comfortable talking. Have you tried writing a letter or telling someone you trust to communicate your concerns for you? You can also make use of your phone too you know. If talking face to face is a problem, there are so many other alternatives that can work. We hope this helps
saying something is very vital
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Wel i tink i will nt help bulies or support it.
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
When ur treated unfairly
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
If the worst comes to worst, tell your parents or guardians
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
It is gud if u can tell ur mom everytin dat happen to u becoz my mom do help me a lot
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
bigsis pls i want to ask my mum to get me a bra,how do i go about it?
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey M100! There are so many ways to tell your mum this but it also depends on your relationship with her. However, we will give you these tips - Talk to her when she is in a good mood, meet her in private, you can either write to her (if you are shy) or tell her in person. The choice is yours. We hope this helps
Big sis i av a bf bt am afraid of telling my bestfrnd of it becos am feeling insecure pls wat shud i do?
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Pandora! Thanks for opening up through this comment. First of all, why are you insecure? Is it something that has to do with your best friend or is it personal? If you are not comfortable with telling your best friend about your boyfriend, then do not be under pressure to do so. There is no rush or hurry. Take your time until you are comfortable to open up to her. We hope this helps
Hi Big sister. What can make a bold and outspoken person become timid and shy most of the time. What can help such person
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey MilaRhay! So many things can cause this and it totally depends on to the individual. What can help such a person is a lot of encouragement by people the person knows and trusts but the most important thing is that the person has to be willing to change. We hope this helps
hw do i say my mind
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey sunb! Thanks for the comment. We have given you tips in the article above and we advise that you read the article and follow the steps. We hope this helps
practically nothing has happened & no one has ever bullied me or anyone when I'm there
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Grace! that's what makes you a SPRINGSTER!, speak out for those who can't so that they can learn from you, you there to HELP!
Thanks choomy
I mean CHOMMY
Hy Big Sister; Who can i tell if someone missbehaving to me in a school? And may i got a police or to tell a princple about that
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey 9692! Talk to a trusted adult about this. Yes, your principal is also a trusted adult so you can share this with him/her. Also, you should try to stay safe at all times too. We hope this helps
WHEN I AM BULLIED I DO NOT LET IT DISTRACT ME.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
People say i am tin and flat and i dont like it. wat Should i tell them :(
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Look them in the eye and say, God made you perfect in his ways.
Tell dem it's non of their business
Hey Tess! Thanks for the comment. You need to learn to love your body first because when you don't, what others say will get to you. Once you love your body, trust me, you will not be moved by anything other people say to you. It all begins with you and that is the way to go. You also need to stop comparing yourself with others because we are all different. We hope this helps
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March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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hmm.....lollll....meaning,what for.
there is a guy in my class ,he is a bully,he bullies almost everyone in the class even me,and i think he does that bcos he is older and bigger,he do yelled at us ,sometimes when we report ,he still threaten us with other things,like false accusation,so we do not bother to report him again,we are getting used to him ,and i do avoid his troubles.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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nt only u,the same.
that was wen i was in jss3,but now in sss1, he left for another sch he and his agents. all other people were releived.
Hey besty! Thanks for the comment. You all need to report him collectively to a teacher. Bullying is not right. Since the whole class is involved, you should all to tell a teacher about his behavior. This way, he will be cautioned. If you all can stand up tp him and make him know that you are not afraid of him, he will stop bullying you all. We hope this helps
I used to get bullied verbally for my weight and it made me have low self esteem but i overcame . We humans are beautiful in our own way so we shouldn't let people or society bring us down. I have learnt to accept my weight as a part of me and now when people say i am fat, i reply and say" yes i am fat and so what.I am fat and talented. i am fat and beautiful so deal with it" Bullies are terrible and we should stand up against them #SAYNOTOBULLYING
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
So many bullies are often insecure so they feel dat they need to hurt odas to feel beta or high, dats one thing i've discovered abt bullies.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
big sister pls i need ur help.... being a stammerer is a great challenge for me... I've always wanted to speak in public, answer questions in class and in church, most of the time I try these things, I always stammer and it is really giving a low self-esteem .. pls, I need tips on how to control it.... thanks in advance
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Hey tianie! Thanks for the comment. We totally understand how you feel. Being a stammerer can be a challenge sometimes but with proper management, you will be able to handle it well. You should start by taking your time to talk. Think it through properly and arrange the sentences in your head before you speak too. You should also take breaks in between to take deep breaths. When you get used to this, you will see a huge difference. We hope this helps
ughn smile this going to help me Coz i also used to stammer though i think that was cause i was a shy guy
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March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Same to you.
hii girls, how has been your day .
hi besty and bayley, I'm fine , what of you guys
so good.
Hi, Pls big sis, i need your advice there is a girl now living in our area so i ask her out but she refuse what can i can i do?
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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She does not know you maybe that is why she refused. You should try being her friend b4 jumping in into dating her. While she is your friend tell her flattering words like: U look like an angel today, your sooo pretty exetral .
hello sis..I need advice from you.. .how can someone avoid..thinking
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Hello sis, I really need your help on be confident
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.