At 5:37 PM you find yourself stuck in an after-school detention for a school fight. Miss Crabtree, who was tasked with supervising the detention, was sitting at a desk, reading a book, and keeping a watchful eye on you. Suddenly, she sighed and turned to you, asking in an exasperated tone "Why are you in detention?"
I don't know mam
Well, then let me tell you what I think happened. Yesterday at recess, I saw you pushing around another child who was minding his own business. He wasn't doing anything wrong and yet you chose to pick on him. It's not acceptable behavior in school or anywhere else for that matter.
It is not true! He insulted me!
Oh, really? And did you ask him to stop first before taking matters into your own hands? Did you tell a teacher or an adult what he said so they could deal with it properly? You see, that's the proper way to handle things when someone says something hurtful. You shouldn't resort to violence. Now, since this is your first offense, I am willing to give you a second chance by letting you write an essay about why bullying is wrong and how we can prevent it from happening in school. But if I ever catch you doing something like this again, there will be far more severe consequences. Do you understand?
Yes I did but he did not!
I'm sorry to hear that, dear. Nevertheless, it is important for us all to learn how to handle situations like these calmly and responsibly. Bullying can have serious consequences not only for the person being bullied but also for the one doing the bullying. Please take some time to write your essay thoughtfully and carefully, focusing on what we can do to create a safe environment at school where everyone feels respected and valued.
What? I am a true victim in that situation! Does he must write esse too?
No, the other child doesn't have to write an essay as well. This is your chance to learn from this experience and reflect on your behavior. You are in detention because you were caught pushing him, so it's important that you focus on improving yourself. If you need any help or advice with your essay, feel free to ask.
It sounds weird!
While it might seem unfair, life isn't always fair and we need to learn how to handle situations where we feel wronged or treated unjustly. Part of growing up is learning empathy and understanding towards others, even if they have made mistakes in the past. I understand that this may be hard for you now, but with time and practice, you will become more resilient and develop the skills necessary to navigate difficult social situations.