I was at the football game a few weeks ago with a few of my friends- talking, hanging out, just having a good time. As the night went on there were several instances where people were tormenting other people at the game. When I saw all those things happen around me, I felt hurt and disappointed that people in high school were still acting immature.

While we were all standing by the bleachers a little boy who couldn’t have been much older than sixth grade fell down on his way to the concession stand. All his change and his money fell all over the ground and while he was feeling embarrassed picking it all up, there were high school kids laughing at him. Whenever the boy finally got his money together and left, the people continued to laugh and talk about it.

When this happened I went beyond my boiling point. It was so upsetting to me that high school kids would be laughing about that happening to someone so much smaller. Stuff like that happens to the best of us.

Later during the game, my friends and I were talking by the concession stand when there was someone eating and having a hard time. As I was talking to one of my friends I noticed that there were kids that were staring and laughing about how he was eating.

This situation made me upset more than anything. He can’t control how he eats or that he’s different. I thought people would be understanding of that fact because we’re in high school and people are generally more accepting of differences. I was obviously wrong.

Personally, I try to put myself in their situation. I would hate to be judged because I’m different. Try to see things from their perspective, and maybe you’ll think twice next time.

Morgan Carlson