Junaid Fahad, III-F
In my previous school, my younger brother and I were going to school one morning in the school van. During the ride, a senior girl started teasing us. She kept stepping on my foot again and again. I politely asked her to stop, but she ignored me and continued doing it.
When we reached school and got off the van, I reacted by stepping on her foot in return and quickly ran away. However, she chased me, pushed me very hard, and I fell to the ground. Then she kicked me and ran away. I started crying because both of my knees were bleeding, and my pants were torn. It was a very painful and upsetting moment.
With the help of my younger brother and the van driver, I managed to stand up. They supported me as I went straight to the principal’s office. The principal listened to me carefully and then called the girl from her class. In front of her, I explained everything that had happened in the van and outside. At first, she denied everything.
However, my brother and the van driver also came into the room and confirmed the entire incident. After hearing all sides, the truth became clear. At that moment, I decided to handle the situation calmly and bravely. I told her that she had no right to bully me or anyone else like that. I also said that if she had any problem, she should have talked to me instead of hurting me.
Even though she had treated me badly, I chose to forgive her. But I made her promise to behave like a responsible senior in the future. She agreed, apologized sincerely, and said, “Sorry, Junaid.” On the principal’s orders, she also wrote an apology letter to me.
This experience taught me that standing up for yourself is important, but so is forgiveness. Bullying can hurt deeply, both physically and emotionally, but it can be stopped with courage, honesty, and the support of others.
STOP THE BAD ACTS!
STOP THE HURTFUL WORDS!
STOP THE ROT!