why aren't people created equally?

Question

what i am really asking is WHY do smart kids in school pick on the less smart kids? why do people bully other people? WHY CANT WE ALL BE FRIENDS?

Answer 1

people were never created equally. That doesn't mean that we should be mean to people who aren't like us or can't so the same things..... People really need to learn respect for each others differences.

Answer 2

Well we could in theory, but the funny thing about theory and philosophy in general is it takes a back seat to action and political movement. It would be nice if everyone could just get along, but kids, in general, are cruel, awfully cruel and they don't even understand the full impact of their actions. It is not usually the smart kids picking on the less smart kids, its kids picking on anyone who is different.... This is xenophobia. I guess they do it, beacuse they fear being different, they are insecure little people who don't know how to hide their feelings and lie like adults do. And they probably see adults doing/saying the same thing. Look at the world today. What do people fear, immigrants from south of the border, anyone from the middle east. Why can't we all be friends? Beacause we are all the same selfish little kids who never learned how to share, feel entitled to things and a way of life that we have done little or nothing to earn ourselves. And some people bully other people simply because they can. They have the power and they want to keep having the power, and if you don't use it you lose it. We have a couple of bullies in the whitehouse right now by the way. Children aren't complex and devious enough to manipulate religious beliefs with political gain for the rich, so teasing and name calling are what they do. Send your kid to a private school, with a small classroom, or better yet homeschool them. For younger children: (Parents make the best teachers. Turn off the t.v. and read to your kid, read a lot and make them read, make them play a musical instrument. That is what helps their brains develop) I don't know how old this/these less smart kid(s) are though.

"It takes a big man to cry, it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man." -jack handey

Answer 3

Well, if everyone was created equally, life would be pretty boring, but I don't think that's really what you're asking. As far as bullies go, kids put other kids down for lots of reasons.

That smart kid you were talking about might be really insecure about his looks or his basketball skills, but if school is something he's good at, then he can temporarily distract himself from all his other anxieties by making sure everyone knows he's the smartest kid around.

Or, it might be that someone he was really close to in the past has let him down and now he's pushing other people away so that he doesn't get hurt again.

Also, you've got to admit that being regarded as the best at something is a pretty good feeling. So if you can make everybody else think that you're the smartest, richest, coolest, most popular, best athlete your school has ever seen by pointing out why everyone else isn't, that might work for you for awhile. The problem is that people who do that don't have the maturity to know that no one, no matter how awesome they are, can get through life without some help from their friends.

No matter what the reason for bullying, in the end, these kids are hurting themselves the most because no one wants to be around someone who makes them feel bad about themselves. If they do have any friends, their "friends" are probably kids who are even more insecure and want to stay in the bully's good graces. I doubt that they actually like the bullies they hang out with.

So, the moral of the story is that if you are being bullied, the bully has a lot more problems than you do. Also, if you want to have friends, treat other kids the way you want to be treated. People like people who make them feel good about who they are. And whatever you do, do not suck up to a bully to avoid their wrath. This only means it will take longer for them to hit rock bottom (i.e. everyone hates them) and realize they need to change.

Answer 4

I think we are created equal in the womb.

Equality comes in so many different shapes and meanings. We are not born with equal opportunities in life. Some parents have money, others have no food or water. Some are born with disease, others are star athletes. Some children pick up a gun when they're five, others a book.

We all share equally the right live and die naturally.

As for bullies, I don't think it has to do with equality so much as how we are nurtured as children. Some parents coddle their children. Others are indifferent to them. Some abuse their kids, other play with them. Generally, I think bullies are kids who have low self esteem, and make themselves feel better by degrading others. So few parents do right by their kids anymore.

We can't all be friends, because some personalities clash. It's impossible to enjoy every person's personality. But, there is always respect and understanding; two traits many of us could use a little more of.

Answer 5

People are created equally. Everyone has something that they have a natural 'nack' for. People are probably not equall in every aspect but I think they add up to the same amount. It's just that some people know what they are good at and have good luck on there side and achive a lot of things while others never realise there full potential.

Also, some people are good at things that hold a lot more value in our society than others. A good businessman will have a lot more sucesss in our society than a good butcher. It just the harsh ness of life.

Answer 6

But we are create equal! Because the smart kids are not physically stronger than the less smart kids, they will pick on them and because the strong kids are not smarter than the less strong kids, they will bully them. Hence if you look at it that way, every one is created equal and we all can be friends.

Answer 7

Bullies cannot be smart, they are just insecure and weak within, and try to cover up their weakness by stepping on the weakest link they can find.

Any person who has ever stood up against a bully will tell you that within their seemingly insensitive facade lies is a really bullied and shaky personality.

A really empowered person will always be respectful to others that is clear sign.

Only the weak try to be friendly to everybody as that is the way they think they will be safe. But sadly this trait itself makes them more vulnerable to bullying.

So do a smart thing stand up to a bully. Never give away your power to any one for any reason by allowing them to disrespect you or anyone around you.

Watching someone get bullied is another way we get bullied, we might like to walk away thinking it is not our problem but really if we had the guts and self respect we would stand by the weak.

Gradually they will get the confidence and learn to stand up through example, they need find the weak link inside a bully first, and that you can show.

Answer 8

Good people don't do that. Intelligence or beauty does not make one a good person. Its in you from the beginning, either you have it or you don't. How many people do you honestly know that you say are Good. Not to say they don't make mistakes and such, but are people who do not hurt others, who feel for others without letting it harm them. Who do you know would be there if you really needed them? I found a long time ago they are few and far between. Perhaps some make those choices as they grow, but how many times have you seen children on a playground being downright cruel? A lot I bet.......I am blessed that my kids and I were not like that. I am blessed with many friends who would do anything for me. I think a lot of it has to do with respect and consideration. It all goes back to do unto others as you would have them do unto you.........but we're not allowed to teach any Western religions in school.........thank God my daughters teacher did!

Answer 9

I think the answer to that question is simple, if we were all the same and everyone was equal the world would be a very boring place. Could you really imagine the world if everyone got along?? Everyone would be happy all the time and everyone would get along. No enemies, no bullies, no nothing. Personally i don't think i would like the world that way... maybe conflict isn't good but we have to have some.

Answer 10

have you ever considered the possibility that those who are less smart have something that those who are smart don't have? you shouldn't judge a person right away without even knowing them. usually, it's out of jealousy or the need to feel superior. they are basic human needs that usually shows their insecurities, it only gets worse if people don't even want to understand them.