I've been told that people in the army do more by 7:00 am than I do in an entire day But if I wake at 6:59 am and turn to you to trace the outline of your lips with mine I will have done enough and killed no one in the process.
Shane KoyczanRead
Bullying, to me, starts very small around the kindergarten age where the first thing we learn is to call each other names. Something so small can be so long lasting in someone's life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Bullying often begins in early childhood and can have lasting impacts on individuals.
In this quote, Shane Koyczan highlights the origins of bullying as a seemingly minor behavior that starts at a young age, such as name-calling among kindergarteners. He emphasizes that these small acts can lead to significant and long-lasting effects on a person's life, illustrating how early interactions can shape one's self-esteem and mental well-being.
Themes
BullyingChildhoodName-CallingLasting ImpactSelf-Esteem
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a school assembly to raise awareness about bullying.
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