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  • gypsygyalxoxo

    25 July 2012 at 06:02

    Being a Gypsy

     

    At school a few girls bully me because I'm a gypsy, they call me 'Pikey scum' and things like that which are offensive because I'm one...

    I've told the teachers they have had words with the girls but they didn't stop, so the teachers told me to ignore it, but I can't it really upsets me! what to do?:(xxxx
  • Bliss303

    25 July 2012 at 11:39

     

    I don't see what people have against gypsies. It's your own choice how and where you live and what you do. As long as you are not causing trouble, what's wrong? - Nothing.

    I think it is extremely horrible and sad that people have these perceptions, even if they've come across one gypsy who wasn't nice, it doesn't mean they have to treat others horribly just because of that. Everybody is different and it's unfair to form an opinion about a group of people when you only know what one is like.

    Have you talked to your parents or family about this? It's definitely something that you can't ignore - they are bullying you because the way you live and that is discrimination. Be proud of yourself and hold your head high, there is nothing wrong with being who you are. <3

    You sound really nice and no way are you a scum. Please don't believe what they say, and tell your teachers that you can't be putting up with this and it is really getting you down. For the mean time, keep away from these girls as much as you can, and don't give them the satisfaction of you looking upset.

    You could also try chatting to a counsellor on the 1-2-1 chat and they may give you some better advice than I can. I'm always here if you need to talk (I know what it is like to be bullied ).

    Hope I helped a little,

    Guineapigsrock xx
  • gypsygyalxoxo

    25 July 2012 at 13:02

     
    Guineapigsrock - Today at 11:39

     

    I don't see what people have against gypsies. It's your own choice how and where you live and what you do. As long as you are not causing trouble, what's wrong? - Nothing.

    I think it is extremely horrible and sad that people have these perceptions, even if they've come across one gypsy who wasn't nice, it doesn't mean they have to treat others horribly just because of that. Everybody is different and it's unfair to form an opinion about a group of people when you only know what one is like.

    Have you talked to your parents or family about this? It's definitely something that you can't ignore - they are bullying you because the way you live and that is discrimination. Be proud of yourself and hold your head high, there is nothing wrong with being who you are. <3

    You sound really nice and no way are you a scum. Please don't believe what they say, and tell your teachers that you can't be putting up with this and it is really getting you down. For the mean time, keep away from these girls as much as you can, and don't give them the satisfaction of you looking upset.

    You could also try chatting to a counsellor on the 1-2-1 chat and they may give you some better advice than I can. I'm always here if you need to talk (I know what it is like to be bullied ).

    Hope I helped a little,

    Guineapigsrock xx

     

    Aw don't know what to say, your amazing thank you! and I'm going to speak to my parents, just hate being treated differently! so thank youuuuuu :)xxxxx
  • Silvereagle

    25 July 2012 at 13:29

     
    becauseYOLOx - Today at 06:02

     

    At school a few girls bully me because I'm a gypsy, they call me 'Pikey scum' and things like that which are offensive because I'm one...

    I've told the teachers they have had words with the girls but they didn't stop, so the teachers told me to ignore it, but I can't it really upsets me! what to do?:(xxxx

     

    Hi there!

    You have to tell someone like your parent and they can talk to your teacher about it. How old are you?

     
  • gypsytravellergalbarbie

    27 July 2012 at 20:31

     
    becauseYOLOx - 25 July 2012 at 06:02

     

    At school a few girls bully me because I'm a gypsy, they call me 'Pikey scum' and things like that which are offensive because I'm one...

    I've told the teachers they have had words with the girls but they didn't stop, so the teachers told me to ignore it, but I can't it really upsets me! what to do?:(xxxx

     

    nun of us travellers are the p word ignor dem they are just colliers and im a travella/gypsy all dis bullying will stop if ya tell your olda coosins or brudas and sistas. dont worry xx
  • greywolf

    28 July 2012 at 10:57

     

    I have friends who are gypsy and there no need for people bullying u cas ur a gypsy i was bullied cas am part german and dutch but my friends was always there for me..

    and those girls are just evil little girls in my school if ur a gypsy we treat u with respect and they treat us back with respect.... but i was bullied by to boys who was gyspy cas of my hair and all and the way i speak but now am friends with them since i talked to they mother who is my auntie best friend...

    but u know wat u should do stand up for urself tell them '' am proud to be a gypsy like ur proud to be british'' but hun u should really tell the head of the school or even the ED board cas they will help and please please please tell ur parents or friends

    greywolf xx

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