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SB · October 8, 1999, 01:33 AM

That's a very interesting point you bring up, ?Stealthgunfire.

You know, when I was younger, I had my share of bullies. Not as bad as the scenario you described. Still, nothing put more loathing, fear, and anger into me better than a good school bully.

But why didn't they stand up for themselves? Often times, when you are bullied, and you stand up for yourself, bullies will back down. Instead these two teens decided to bottle up their emotions and explode with extreme violence. Is this a productive, healthy way to react to social stressors?

The source of their frustration may not be their fault, but their response is. It's a shame things ended up the way it did.

October 8, 1999, 01:33 AM	#5
SB Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1998 Posts: 415	That's a very interesting point you bring up, ?Stealthgunfire. You know, when I was younger, I had my share of bullies. Not as bad as the scenario you described. Still, nothing put more loathing, fear, and anger into me better than a good school bully. But why didn't they stand up for themselves? Often times, when you are bullied, and you stand up for yourself, bullies will back down. Instead these two teens decided to bottle up their emotions and explode with extreme violence. Is this a productive, healthy way to react to social stressors? The source of their frustration may not be their fault, but their response is. It's a shame things ended up the way it did.