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Another Problem with School: The Social Aspect
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Another Problem with School: The Social Aspect
It is almost impossible to not have to interact with people in school, and communication isn't a bad thing. But when socialization is forced it turns into a problem.
Some people love interacting with other people. Others, hate it, or even fear it. At school, there are people who can do lots of damage to people. Bullying has caused A LOT of people to commit suicide, or harm themselves. This is not something you usually hear about on the news or on the radio (SS knows about this, but whatever). The kids that get bullied, are also highly likely to be they type that doesn't like to talk or share their feelings. This means that these things aren't taken care of if the victim doesn't tell anybody.
What does this have to do with school though? The kids that are being bullied most likely hate this place, and it is like hell for them. But guess what, school is FORCED! If the victim can't find an alternative (the parents can't homeschool, the child can't change schools, the child or parents do not know about alternatives, the parents won't let them alternative, etc.), then they are stuck there. Not only are the kids stuck there, schools rarely have the ability to deal with the bullying.
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You have a bad day at school?
Suddenly everyone wants to talk to me and piss me off.
War is stupid.
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They always say shit about "if you want to be here, then you have to follow the rules." But you're not actually allowed to leave.
Life is good. Jeta është e mirë.
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.
Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
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As of this point in my life, socializing at school is just a habit I've formed due to not being allowed to bring my Gameboy SP to school, which contains infinitely more interesting characters and mechanics than school.
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AWOL Wrote:As of this point in my life, socializing at school is just a habit I've formed due to not being allowed to bring my Nintendo DS to school, which contains infinitely more interesting characters and mechanics than school.
Fix'd and this.
Though, I do anyway. Pokemon Platinum for the win.
I'm back~
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i left school today during class (said im going to the toilet ) , couldn't take it any longer . but at the end they got me and now im suspended. my school is really strict so it's considered a big deal. i know i'm not wise to leave and not tell anyone about it but sometimes i just dont think about the consequences. people are just making me feel crazy (= ___ =) and so called friends are now all talking about me that i'm some troublesome kid who needs attention which makes me not to bother to even go back to that energy draining place
From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity.
im the most annoying poop you will ever see. my name will be on every forum > im indestructible muahahahhah . be annoyed by my presence
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What do you mean, they got you? How? Where were you?
Life is good. Jeta është e mirë.
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.
Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
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Thade_Chan Wrote:AWOL Wrote:As of this point in my life, socializing at school is just a habit I've formed due to not being allowed to bring my Nintendo DS to school, which contains infinitely more interesting characters and mechanics than school.
Fix'd and this.
Though, I do anyway. Pokemon Platinum for the win.
No, I meant Gameboy SP. Haven't gotten a DS yet... Might get an XL or 3D though.
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Prince Rilian Wrote:What do you mean, they got you? How? Where were you?
zey called me , my parents , and i think they have a cctv video showing me leaving
From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity.
im the most annoying poop you will ever see. my name will be on every forum > im indestructible muahahahhah . be annoyed by my presence
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And the "punishment" is that you don't have to go back. Hooray!
Life is good. Jeta është e mirë.
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.
Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
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Prince Rilian Wrote:And the "punishment" is that you don't have to go back. Hooray!
yep , but its considered a big deal and i think some counselor will want to talk to me . my school is religious and was funded by some nun. they wont let me live anymore xD make me pray or somethin
From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity.
im the most annoying poop you will ever see. my name will be on every forum > im indestructible muahahahhah . be annoyed by my presence
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poop123 Wrote:Prince Rilian Wrote:And the "punishment" is that you don't have to go back. Hooray!
yep , but its considered a big deal and i think some counselor will want to talk to me . my school is religious and was funded by some nun. they wont let me live anymore xD make me pray or somethin
What will happen if you refuse to do it? Like, just sit there and not do it, calmly, like civil disobedience.
Life is good. Jeta është e mirë.
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.
Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
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probably call my parents and write my name in the book ( the book thing is like a record of how bad u are or something ) . when we pray we have to have the right position and say it out loud . so i cant fake it or anything. crazy nun people
From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity.
im the most annoying poop you will ever see. my name will be on every forum > im indestructible muahahahhah . be annoyed by my presence
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I've always found staring at the back of my eyelids and letting my mind wander to be infinitely more interesting than listening to A: some teacher drone on about the square route of X divided by Y squared by J and rounded to the nearest thousandth if J is the speed a truck weighing Z tons or B: A random person talk to their friends about how last night was "like, so cool and stuff, he, like, asked me out and, like, stuff" or "totally awesome dude, I asked this one hot chick out and she said yes bro!".
"There is no enemy, there is no victory, only boys who lost their lives in the sand."
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Religious zealotry should not be tolerated. Tell them to shove it up their ass.
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The only socialization I ever heard in school was about who was dating who(even when they were working on some project), who kicked whose ass, who fucked who, etc. Basically, a bunch of shit no one cares about. I like being alone anyway.
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Re: Another Problem with School: The Social Aspect
AWOL Wrote:As of this point in my life, socializing at school is just a habit I've formed due to not being allowed to bring my Atari 2600 to school, which contains infinitely more interesting characters and mechanics than school.
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Blobthe15 Wrote:AWOL Wrote:As of this point in my life, socializing at school is just a habit I've formed due to not being allowed to bring my Atari 2600 to school, which contains infinitely more interesting characters and mechanics than school.
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Once again, no. I kind of like holding my handhelds in public, and my eyes aren't covered by rose-tinted lenses.
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I have Social Phobia. I cannot stand being forced into a school filled with people everyday. Last year I had a panic attack on assembly and my friend took me to the office. The nurse was asking me so many damn questions about what happened and what the problem was. Can they not realize the damage that school can do to a person that is afraid of it? Do they honestly believe that school is enjoyable for everyone, and that everyone is fine with being crowded everyday? They cannot admit for one second that maybe, just maybe, they're the problem. They are the ones that gave me a phobia that I'm stuck with for the rest of my life. They go on and on about teenage depression and suicide, and they constantly wonder why teens are depressed and committing suicide. If they could just open their eyes and realize that maybe it's the schools that are the problem.
Every child is born a genius. 9,999 out of every 10,000 are swiftly, inadvertently, de-geniused by grown-ups.
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