Hello there!
Hope your chai is strong and your spirit stronger — because today, we’re talking about something not-so-funny, yet very real: bullying.
Now, before you say “Arre, it’s just a joke” or “Yaar sab chalta hai,” let’s hit pause. If someone laughs at you, and you’re not laughing with them — that’s not a joke. That’s a red flag.
Bullying in schools and colleges has become sneakier — it’s no longer just physical shoving or stealing lunchboxes. It’s digital digs, silent exclusion, and sarcasm so sharp it cuts deeper than a board exam result.
1. The “Mazaak Tha Yaar” Excuse
You know the classic line — “Arre mazaak kar raha tha, itna serious kyun ho gaya?”
But constant jokes about someone’s weight, background, accent, clothes, or marks? That’s not comedy. That’s cruelty in disguise.
And no, growing a “thicker skin” is not the solution. Respect is.
2. The Social Media Smackdown
Earlier, bullying stopped at the school gate. Now? It follows you home on Instagram stories, WhatsApp groups, and meme tags.
A slightly awkward photo becomes viral overnight. Group chats become courtroom dramas. And that one typo you made in class? Immortalised in screenshots.
3. The “Cool Crowd” Control
Sometimes bullying comes masked as popularity.
- “Sit here only if you’re in our group.”
- “Why are you friends with that guy?”
- “You weren’t invited because... well, you wouldn’t fit in.”
This silent rejection hits harder than words. You start doubting your worth — for no good reason.
4. Teachers & Parents Missing the Signs
Most students don’t say anything. Why? Because they’re told:
- “Ignore it, it’ll stop.”
- “Maybe you’re too sensitive.”
- “They’re just jealous of you.”
Meanwhile, confidence crashes, self-worth takes a hit, and attending school feels like a daily war zone.
5. The Long-Term Impact? Not So Light
- Anxiety and trust issues
- Fear of speaking up in public
- Anger bottled up like a pressure cooker
- Feeling isolated, even in a crowd
Bullying doesn’t just leave bruises. It leaves belief systems — about how you see yourself.
What Can Students (and Everyone Else) Actually Do?
- Speak up (even if it’s awkward): Tell a friend, mentor, teacher — someone who will listen.
- Don’t laugh along: Silence often supports the bully more than words do.
- Be the buffer: If you can’t confront directly, at least support the person being targeted.
- Block, report, repeat: Online bullying? Report it like you report spam calls.
- Create safe spaces: Let your friend group be known for support, not snark.
“If your joke needs someone else to feel small — maybe it’s not that funny.”
🧭 Final Thoughts
Bullying is not a “phase.” It’s a problem. And ignoring it doesn’t make you stronger — it just makes the bully louder.
You don’t need to fight fire with fire. Sometimes, just calling it out is enough to burn the whole drama down. So next time someone says, “Chill, it’s just for fun”, ask them: “Whose fun exactly?”
Because being kind is free. And much cooler.
