Should Upperclassmen Not be Mean to Freshmen?

Kiley Smith is a freshman at Crete-Monee High School. And she agrees that upperclassmen should not be mean to freshman. “They need to stop being mean because it doesn't make the situation any good.” Kiley Smith said. She has a few friends that are upper class men that will definitely help her in a situation like that especially her cousin Nikiah who is a junior and will always have Kiley’s back. Kiley Smith is a big supporter so she will help any and everyone who is going through this. Even though she has never been bullied she will help the bullied freshman and the ones who can't help themselves. “Bullying is for the weak, and it isn't encouraged at all towards anyone because nobody has time to deal with a bully and there definitely should be consequences if found doing so.” That is why we have to stand up to make sure no one one is hurt. Never be afraid to be a hero. And stand up for what is right. And don’t let peer pressure get you in huge trouble because you are your own leader and do yourself some good by doing what you have to do stay out of trouble. According to themycenaean.com they say “Most freshmen are 14 years old, right in the middle of adolescence, a time when the brain goes through major changes. Neuroscientists have proven that the amount of grey matter-responsible for the growth of the brain-increases during early adolescence, which includes middle school and the early years of high school. Therefore, freshmen simply are not capable of the level of maturity that most upperclassmen have because their brains are still developing.” Kennedy pierce was asked a few questions and replied with; “I don't feel that upperclassmen have to be mean they just choose to.” Kennedy Pierce said. “that I will never do that type of thing just because you older that isn't an excuse because can get into a big fight or an even worse consequence.” Said Kennedy Pierce “I’m probably being honest wouldn't help just anybody in this situation because you never know if they are playing and you don't want to start anything by doing that so, it depends on who it is”. “I think again that upper classmen think that we are so immature and irresponsible but freshmen can handle their own, and prove wrong to anybody just because we're freshman doesn't mean that we all act the same, our brains are still transitioning and so are we.” All in all, we make mistakes no matter how old you are, but try not to criticize or talk about anyone just because of what grade they are in.