Day 44: Shouldn't Be Ashamed

During Teacher Advisory period, I was talking to a friend about my new phone. I had one ear listening to a song and the other listening to her. I wasn't aware what was happening in the background until I heard the upsetting tone of my T.A, Mrs.Lu. So I took off my headphone and tried to understand why Mrs.Lu and this boy were arguing. Suddenly everyone in the room was quiet, except for them. I leaned to the front more as I realized this kid was disrespecting her. It was clear that this boy had done something wrong, and so that was why Mrs. Lu had his phone. He wanted his phone back and she asked him why. All he could respond was, "Because I want it back!" Their argument began to get heavier and I could tell she needed some support.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing. There were so many students in the room and NOT ONE said anything. The boy was freaking disrespectful! Who was he to say rude things to a teacher, especially when he did something wrong? She had authority but he's stomping her like she had no value. I was so upset at the situation that before I knew it, my mouth began talking. It was somewhere along the lines of, "Could you just respect her please? You're just making things worst in this room". He said he didn't care at all. I could tell he cared about how much of a fool he was making himself to be because he had no other response but, "I don't care, I want my phone back!" Lost for words. But he kept his pride in front just so he could keep whatever reputation he had.

I wasn't so upset with the kid. I was mostly upset at the students in that room. They all had a voice, but none chose to use it. And it makes me wonder again. Why is it so hard to do the right thing? Is it shameful to stand up for what's right? Is it a bad thing to take a stand for someone who needs the support/justice? Are we so scared as to what other people would think for breaking the norm of being bystanders?

I don't know about you, but I do know that people shouldn't be ashamed of doing the right thing. Won't it feel a lot worst if you hadn't done anything at all? Just my opinion.