Be Careful on #BeCarefulWhoYouBully Challenge
Have you ever been teased about your body type and weight, insulted about your skin imperfection or complexion, judged based on your gender, race or religion? Ever been name-called a know-it-all kid who tops every class, mocked for being a fan of animes, kpop or Harry Potter? Ever been thrown shade on because you wear "99 layers" of makeup, or excluded from a circle because you're trying too hard or you're not cool enough? If yes, you're being bullied and you may know it. If you've done these to someone, you're a bully and you may not know it. There's a challenge so-called "Be Careful Who You Bully" that's circulating around the Internet today.
Want to join? You just basically post a throwback photo next to a recent one to see the difference and show how much you've improved (physically and achievements-wise) throughout the years. It's a good way to raise awareness, yes. But it's more than just that. It's not all about looking back at your awkward self and showing off to the world the whole new person you've become. This challenge is done to educate the youth--that bullying should never be accepted as a normal part of childhood. What's more alarming is that not all those who join the challenge may have experienced bullying in the first place. They just do it for the fun of it, just jumping on the bandwagon to be on the trend. What's even worse is that they may be the very people who bullied somebody.
"One more thing, it's hypocrite when people join this challenge yet they bully their fellow 'joiners' who they say didn't even become beautiful throughout the years," as Weslee Dizon, one of the members of GMA news team, said.
This challenge is great for campaigning a cause. That years from now, if you're being bullied, you should never be consumed by what others think of you but rather learn to trust yourself and your abilities. That years from now, if you're a bully, you'll never shine throwing shade. That kid you made fun of may end up being in a greener pasture so just focus on watering your own grass. But please, before joining, ask yourself "have I been really bullied or was I the one who's done bullying?" And also take into consideration, "am I doing this to build someone up or to build myself up?" Then ask yourself again, "am I doing this to raise awareness or just for the fun of it?" Don't take this challenge lightly.
