Bullying

             You would think that in this day and age we would have evolved to a higher level. It is not  unusual to read or hear on the news about some one's child being bullied at school, on the bus, or on the playground. What amazes me is the amount of bullying that is going on in the work place.
There are numerous blogs about bullying. There are multiple Internet sites full of information. Occasionally, you may even see or hear about it in the media. Yet bullying seems to be almost nonexistent on government information sites or in the laws. Harassment pops right up, clearly explaining what that constitutes. Bullying by your employer's representatives or even coworkers, if it is there, is hidden or openly denied as not considered harassment. My hope is that our legislators will realize that this does deserve to be looked into, discussed, and acted upon. No one should have to endure bullying in the workplace at any level.
            There are those that will say, " You just need to have a thick skin", or " It makes you stronger", they are wrong. It is a form of abuse and needs to stop. We were not put on this earth to cause harm to another. That is not to say we don't need constructive criticism at times. We do. The objective is constructive. Bullying is not constructive in any form. It has a powerful affect on the person receiving it and may alter that person's performance at work, home and in the community. Needless to say, there will be a far reaching ripple effect causing who knows what and how far. That effect can only be measured in time.
         The sad reality is that the person doing the bullying is really insecure and just trying to make themselves more powerful at the expense of another human being. Why do we feel the need? Isn't bullying just a verbal form of rape? The act of rape is about power, isn't that what bullying is too? My hope is that you have learned from your family that you don't need to abuse someone in order to make yourselves feel more important. That by our example and our faith in God, you have learned that it is better to admit an insecurity, to yourself honestly, and find a resolution that will enable you to feel more secure in yourself, without causing someone harm.