Introduction: This was written in November of 2009. Sadly, when we hear of tragic tales like that of Phoebe Prince who took her own life in January of 2010 after being relentlessly bullied by nine or more teens, we realize that stories such as Joshua’s tale could be true. It is up to us to step in to intervene before another suicide due to bullying takes place.
There was once a boy who we will call Grumpy Grant. There were many factors that turned the once friendly, peaceful boy into a Grump. Nevertheless, for whatever the reasons, he had transformed from the once friendly boy into a frightful bully.
It was easy to be a bully. He never had to stifle any of his impulses. If something made him feel impatient, he growled. If something made him feel upset, he groaned. If somebody made him mad, he pounced in whatever way it felt pleasurable to pounce.
This pouncing might take the form of yelling or name-calling. This pouncing might take the form of hitting, kicking, slapping, and punching. This pouncing might take the form of tripping and shoving. This pouncing might take the form of extortion, blackmail, and cyber bullying. Grumpy Grant took great satisfaction in being the meanest bully around.
Step on to the stage front is a new boy to the school. His name is Joshua. Joshua was a friendly boy. He was thoughtful and kind. He came from a small town where most people were thoughtful and kind. He had no insulation built up to suddenly be the target of a mean bully. He had no skills to utilize to stand up for himself. He had only the expectation that because he chose to be kind and nice to the people around him, surely they would be kind and nice right back.
Joshua hadn’t counted on a fellow like Grumpy Grant.
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