Fledglings (2014 - 2015) | Page 10

have a room in their hearts. Sometimes, some children feel left-out and uncared for causing them to be quite depressive. They take their anger out on others, thinking no one understands what they're going through. They do things we don’t like because they need attention from us, especially from whom they love-their families. This is another reason why they bully. explains why we never develop. It is the burden that soaks the country into problems, dangers and eventually suffering. It is the root of dispute among government officials; money, land, every single thing. The truth is hidden and sheltered by filthy lies. Bullies bully because they themselves are insecure. They bully to shield their fear and weaknesses and pretend to be greater and better than others. They abuse others to be accepted in a group. Do these bullies deserve second chances? Yes, they do. Why withhold these from them? If through this we can help them build their confidence, their aspirations and dreams, and find their value as a person, then, why not? Another reason why they deserve second chances is that; they are capable of changing. If proper attention, care and love are given, this may not be possible to happen. They just need a little encouragement, understanding, and again, guidance from us so they can start a new way of living. They deserve the second chance so they can prove that there is more in them than what they reveal. So when you see a bully, try to put yourself in their shoes, and listen. Be generous. Give them the second chance. The Burden that Weighs Us Down By: Juliana March S. Mendoza Corruption is a huge sack on our country’s shoulder that weighs us down. It is a heavy load that Unity is everything. If our government officials attempt to unite and stop themselves from placing hands on each other’s throat, then there is a possibility that the Philippines will be heading the right way. However, what stops them from doing so? Corruption. It does no good for the people. It slackens our country’s progress. It stops us from developing. Corruption is a reflection of lies and thievery. Unwarranted infrastructures are built for the sake of saying they have done something – but ones that bare no foundation at all. Alleged officials like Juan Ponce Enrile, Ramon “ Bong “ Revilla, and Jingoy Estrada seem to be very unsatisfied with the millions they have in their bank accounts. They seem to think that robbing money from thousands of unfortunate Filipino families is worth the additional zeros in their checkbooks. They live in enormous mansions while that sidewalk vendor runs underneath the heat of the sun just to provide for his family. Joseph “ Erap” Estrada, on the other hand, thought running the county was some sort of business. Taxes gained from tobacco exports were directly thrown into his pockets,