It's OKAY To Be A 5th Grader!
It's OKAY to be Skinny
by Annika
It's okay to be skinny. Some people can be really mean and call skinny people by bad names. Some magazines print a picture of a skinny celebrity and they write things like "scary" and "unhealthy". Maybe it's just jealousy. I've been skinny since I was born. Some people are just naturally skinny like me. I understand being too thin can be unhealthy and some people starve themselves, this is not good. I'm the opposite, I eat lots of food like CHEESE, and I love food! I eat what I like and I still stay slim. Being skinny allows me to be active, to do all kinds of sports or activities and enjoy wearing whatever I want to wear and look nice. I would never make fun of someone skinny. People just have to realize that everyone comes in all shapes and sizes. Being skinny is not a bad thing as long as you are healthy.
It's OKAY to be a girl who has boy friends
by Adrianna
It's ok to be a girl and have boy friends even though someone would say "you guys like each other or they have cooties. As I said before it is ok to be a girl and have boy friends because any boy might be kind of funny but how would you know if you think they have cooties or your shy. Another reason is your going to get married some day and you have to be friends first so how would you know if you think their dumb or weird. Thats why I think it's ok to be a girl and have boy friends.
It's OKAY to Walk to the beat of a different drummer.
by Michael
People might call you a nerd, snitch, or a weirdo. It’s ok to do that because you’re doing the better thing. If you’re getting A’s and there getting C’s you’re going to pass the grade. You’re going to be better in life.
It’s OKAY to Be Afraid of Spiders
by Colton
It’s okay to be afraid of spiders! People might make fun of you and put you down for being scared of a spider or jumping when they put a fake spider on you, but there are many reasons why you should be afraid of a spiders. No one likes spiders walking all over them. It just feels creepy! Not to mention no one wants to be poisoned by a spider. You can get a rash and even die from a spider bite....Yikes! That’s why it’s okay to be afraid of spiders.
It'S OKAY to have curly hair
by Travis
It is okay to have curly hair, some people call you poodle or bush head, WHO CARES!!! It’s like calling someone who has red hair a red head or if they have freckles too then some people might call you a ginger. If your friend calls you a bush head then let him or her know it hurts, if you already did then they’re not a true friend. You were born with it so think of it as a gift not a curse.
It's OKAY to have red hair
by Sean
You can get picked-on if you're a redhead. Here are three examples: 1) you can get called "ginger", 2) you can get called "fire-headed freak" and 3) you can get called a "strawberry".
It's ok to be a redhead because you get a lot of compliments when you get older. Some girls like red hair and they think that you're nice looking. Women want to cut locks of your hair and sell it. They also wish that they had that unique color.
It’s OKAY to be Shy
By Emily
It’s okay to be shy. Everyone thinks that being shy means that you don’t talk to a lot of people. They call you names like silent kid and think you never say anything.
It’s okay to be shy because you don’t talk in class. Also, if you don’t talk in class your teachers really appreciate that and they will sometimes reward you. Being shy is not bad, you eventually get to know other people who you meet for the first time. After you meet that person, you might become great friends. In summary, I think it’s okay to be shy because you might meet another person who is as shy like you. Finally, if someone thinks you’re shy don’t get mad, that’s just your personality.
It's OKAY to be a girly girl
By Kaeli
It's ok to be a girly girl because it can be part of your personality everyday. Even those who call you weird because we all know that they can be a big girly girl from time to time too. I believe every single girl is a girly girl at heart, including people that make fun of you for being a girly girl. and thats why i think it is ok to be a girly girl.
It’s Okay to Have Braces
By: Tabitha
It’s okay to have braces. Even though people may call you names like brace face or metal mouth you will have straight teeth in the end. Having braces is actually really cool because you can change the colors of your braces! When people hear that they have to get braces, some people may be afraid that it will hurt. Guess what? All that hard work will soon pay off when you look at yourself in the mirror and see perfectly straight teeth! It’s ok to have braces!
It's Okay to be Smart
By Maria
It's okay to be smart. If you're smart, bullies might call you various names. For instance, brainiac, nerd, dork and geek are used to hurt your feelings. But the way to stop them is to seek a wise person. It's good to be smart because that's one of God's many gift that he gives to us. God made you and I believe that God never makes anything bad so you are not the insulting names that others call you. He always loves you no matter what happens. Being smart is something to be proud of. A lot of people think being dumb is cute and funny, but it's not. Being smart is always good, it will help you get through life's hardest parts.
It's OKAY To Live in an Apartment
By Coralee
It's okay to live in an apartment because your family can't aford a house and although people make fun of you, you just say ''My family is in large debt right now and can't aford a house''. When you live in a house you think of all the space that you have for all of your friends to sleep over and have alot of fun, but when you live in an apartment you are just thinking of all of the nice gamerooms,movies,and a lot of poolparties. When people make fun of you when they live in a house it's just because they don't know how much fun it is living in an apartment and all the amenities that you benifit from. You also have the chance to make more friends than other people make when you live in an apartment. If someone comes up to you one day and calls you a really mean name because you live in an apartment, say they call you something like ''Small house liver'', just blow them off and say something like ''Whatever, and you know what, I like living in an apartment.'' Do you know what you are missing?''
It’s OKAY to Be Original
By Cody
It’s okay to be original. Just because other people are wearing one brand does not mean you have to wear it too. It does not just apply for clothing it applies to anything you want it to apply to. This also means no more taking orders from friends and to stick up for yourself. Remember to be original and have fun. Anything is cool if you think it is.
It's OKAY to Not Be Popular
by Juliana
It’s okay to not be popular. Not being popular does not mean you’re not smart, funny, or athletic. It doesn’t mean you’re tall or short or happy or sad. People may not know who you are because you’re quiet or shy. Popularity does not define who you are as a person. Being honest, trustworthy, faithful, dependable, and a good friend are more important than winning a popularity contest. It’s okay
It's OKAY to be Jewish
by Wyatt
It’s okay to be Jewish. It’s okay to be Jewish because Jews are no different from Christians, Buddhist, Muslims and Hindu. I believe Jews are cool and I see them as just as a human or child living in California. Secondly, there’s a song saying “There is no Greek or Jew just children of God” which I highly agree with. There will always be one thing for sure, every human will have in common we are all children of God. Finally, I do not know why people make fun of Jews when their belief is similar to those of so many other popular faiths in a higher being, which is any person’s choice.
It’s okay to have weird friends
By: Scotty
It’s okay have weird friends because. To start, weird friends are the friends who cheer you up when you’re sad. Also, weird friends are the ones who make laugh. Finally, weird friends are you’re best friends the kind who stand by you and help you up when you fall. That’s why it’s ok to have weird friends.
It's OKAY to be a Geek
by Cameron
It’s okay to be a “geek”. Some people may call you a loser, no-life or a shut-in just because you read a lot or play videogames often. It’s okay to be a geek because reading and playing videogames are thoroughly enjoyable; they are both like a whole different world of your command. It’s fine to be a geek.
It’s OKAY to Talk A Lot
by Fiona
It’s okay to talk a lot. To talk a lot usually means your mind is always running. As an example, you can think of random things that happened a week ago and blurt them out. (Like myself.) Like any talkative person I have much more to say.
To start off, many people like older sisters named Rogan might make fun of you if you talk a little more than usual. In defense of all chatter-boxes of the world, we have so many things to share, who knows it could be really exciting or you just might learn something. I know this makes you want to burst out and talk but, I still have more to say!
Following, there are many good reasons why people like to talk. There are a lot of great things that come out of conversation, it might be a serendipity, something that cheers you up, gives you a laugh or a nice surprise.
In conclusion, talking isn’t a bad thing. There are many possibilities when you’re talkative. So remember, its O.K. to talk a lot!
It's OKAY to Stutter
by Joesph
It’s okay to stutter, even if people laugh at you or mimic your words. Stuttering is just a speech problem that anyone can have, even you. In fact, James Earl Jones (the man who played Darth Vader’s voice) use to stutter. As I said before stuttering is a speech problem, but it doesn’t really make your voice sound weird. It basically forces you to repeat the first syllable in any word; for example, “I live on T-t-tanager court.” It is possible to stop stuttering, however. You must think about what you’re going to say and then say it slowly and clearly. Prolonging your words also helps a lot. If you practice these things, you’ll eventually stop stuttering. How do I know so much about stuttering? Yep, I stutter, and I must admit some of my classmates made fun of me when I first started stuttering. When you stutter, it sometimes irritates you so much that you suddenly get really angry. Now that you know what people who stutter go through, I trust you’ll think twice before making fun of someone who stutters. Someday it might be you who’s being made fun of.
It's OKAY to be Short
by Josef
It’s okay to be short. You can do nearly everything a tall person can do Being short does not mean that you can play sports or have fun. You can’t do anything about being short because you were born that way. Being short just means that you are special and different. If people make fun of you just ignore them because you are special.
It's OKAY to be in a Wheelchair
by Lauren S.
It’s ok to be in a wheelchair. I believe this because you have the capabilities as other people just you do it sitting down, and yet people still people tease them. People call them horrible names like no legs. Mr. Wheels, man on wheels, or even just plain geek or dork, now names could go on forever and ever.
I read a book about true stories and one of them was about a person trying to live in a wheelchair for a day and people pushed her into walls. Ask yourself one thing, if we had to swap places with a person in a wheelchair how would you like life? I know if I was in a wheelchair I couldn’t take it, constant being made fun of.
It’s OKAY to Be a Vegetarian
By Mikaela
It’s OKAY to be a vegetarian. If you are a vegetarian (or just don’t like meat) some people might ask you why don’t you like meat and they might bother you about trying meat. Sometimes, people might also make you eat meat. But, that is OKAY because not liking meat is a lifestyle and lots of people don’t like meat. Finally, people can eat whatever they want or not eat what they don’t want to eat.
It’ OKAY Not to be the Fastest in the Class
By Sophia P.
It’s okay not to be the fastest in the class. Even though people can call you mean names like slowpoke or cement shoes the fact that you’re out there running in the race and trying is what matters most of all. To me it’s more important to try and fail than not try at all.
It’s okay not to be the fastest in your class.
It's OKAY to Wear GLASSES
by Laura
It's OKAY to have glasses because you don't have a problem if you do. I have glasses, and you can be called names such as 4-eyes and glasses girl. You can't help it if your eyesight isn't as good as others. I have my dad's bad eyes, so I have had glasses since second grade. If people tease you because your eyesight isn't as good as others, then that's their problem, not yours. There are some good advantages that come with having glasses, like not having to worry about rain getting in your eyes, as it will just land on your glasses. In summary, it's OKAY to have glasses because it's not a problem if your eyesight is bad (like mine!)
It's OKAY to have a Different Color Skin
by Jaclyn
It’s OK to have different color skin. There are three things to know about having colored skin. In the beginning, you should like yourself for who you are and not what other people say. Next, God made you a great person no matter what and he loves you no matter what. Lastly, you shall always know that you are beautiful inside. In conclusion, those three reasons are why it’s ok to have different colored skin than other people.
It's OKAY to Show Your Feelings
by Lauren G.
It's ok to show your feelings. Most people think it's not cool to show how you feel, especially when you feel like crying.
It's ok though, because it dosn't matter what other people think about what you do or say.
It just shows how your feeling. What's wrong with that? I don't see how its not cool. Because all it is showing is how your affended or how you don't appreciate what they'r saying.
And showing your feelings is good beacause it let's people know how you feel.
For example... if someone is joking around about you in a way that they think is friendly and you feel sad or angry about what they said, they will think your fine with it unless you tell them how you really feel.
I know I usually show my feelings because if I don't their going to keep doing what i'm not comfortable with,
so I show my feelings.
And that's why it's ok to show your feelings!
It's OKAY to Like Lacrosse
by Anna
It is okay to like lacrosse because it is an exciting sport that one doesn’t hear a lot about. It is becoming more and more popular each season. Who cares if someone likes this sport? Everyone is different and likes a variety of things. No one needs to change their opinion just because other people don’t like that particular sport. I personally have never played lacrosse. It does sound like lots of fun. Someday, I hope to give it a try.
It's OKAY to be afraind of the Dark
by Lexi
It’s okay to be afraid of the dark. A lot of people might make fun of you for being afraid of the dark, but its okay. Some people might call you names like scaredy cat or baby. You just have to learn to ignore them. It’s okay if you try to face your fear and its ok if you want to keep being afraid of the dark. Some ways to face your fears are to buy a nightlight or maybe just think about things that help you relax.
It's OKAY to be Tall
by Andrew
It’s Okay to be Tall. So who cares if people call you Skyscraper, Tree, Twin Tower or Lamp-post. Next, being tall is a great thing! When you’re tall, you have some advantages. You can see over peoples’ heads, in a sport you can intercept the ball, and you can also help your friends get something that they can’t reach down for them. So you see, being tall is a great thing to be! So don’t let words discourage you!
It's OKAY to Have H1N1
by Matthew
It’s OK to Get H1N1 because eventually you will get over it, even though some people will stay away from you even if you already have recovered. They will also call you names like sicky or druggy because you take medications to cease the sneezing, coughing and sore throat. But it is OK to get it because anyone can.
It's OKAY to Go to Bed Early
by Sophia C.
It’s okay to go to bed early because you are more excited the next morning. If you go to bed early people might tell you that you are not fun, but when they’re grumpy you will be a very pleasant person. Going to bed early is a good habit to get into because if you stay up late, at school you will be half asleep.
There are four simple steps to go to bed early and they are: First, do all your homework all before dinner. Next, you read till your eyes are getting heavy. Third, drift into your other world. Lastly, doctors say that you need rest to be healthy. When you show up to school the next day you will be ready to go. Those are my reasons why you should go to bed early.
It’s OKAY To Be Clumsy
by: Judy
It’s okay to be clumsy. But, its not very fun, you get called names every time you fall , do something wrong or disrupt your surroundings. From being clumsy myself I know that if you simply trip you get called names and laughed at even if you seriously hurt yourself you get laughed at.In all my years at school I have always been the clumsiest person in my class but, I’m just like everybody else I play sports, I go to school I watch t.v and I read. So, I don’t get why the clumsy person always get picked on.
I't's OKAY to be bad at Sports
by Isaiah
Its ok to be bad at sports because maybe you just want to play a game with somebody and you are not that good and they will tell everyone that you are not good and nobody will want to play with you. Well, one way I got through was: I played with kids that don’t care if you are good or not at sports. You will be A LOT happier. Remember, Kids that exclude you from their games in purpose they are not your real friends.
It’s OKAY To Make Mistakes
By Gabi
It’s okay to make mistakes. When you make a mistake, people might call you names like clumsy, a dork and dumb. Being called names can be very hurtful sometimes, but what they say about you is not true because a lot of people make mistakes. Even grown -ups make mistakes so it’s not just kids. If you make a mistake, don’t be too hard on yourself, but learn from it. If you try your best, it’s okay. Since all human beings make mistakes, that’s okay. In summary, it’s okay to make mistakes because we’re not perfect and we all make mistakes so that we can learn from them.
It's OKAY to Sleep with a Stuffed Animal
By Olivia
It’s okay to sleep with a stuffed animal. Sometimes, people think that you are a baby when you sleep with a stuffed animal. In fact, I think that if you sleep with a stuffed animal it will bring you joy at night because you can get a good hug from your best-friend. If you have a bad nightmare, you can wake up and hug it. As you grow older I think it’s still a good idea to have a friend at your side.
It's OKAY to be Bald
by Josh
It’s okay to be bald. It’s okay because it is a hip style and a lot of people like going bald. Even some famous people went bald such as Michael Jordan, he is a very famous basketball player. Some names you might be called are baldy and bald freak.
It's OKAY to not be good at certain subjects
by Enrique
It ‘s okay to be not so good at certain subjects like for instance math . It’s okay to be not good at math because you could be good at other sports or other things. Some names that you might be called is dumb. It’s okay to be not good at art because maybe if you keep trying and believing that your good at art than you’ll make your mind think that your good at art.
It's OKAY to Have Big Feet
It’s okay to have big feet because people all over the world come in different shapes and sizes. It really doesn’t matter who you are or what you look like, what matters is your heart. Some people might judge others on the outside but they could possibly missing out on a great friend.
I have never hade normal sized feet in my life. Actually, my feet are bigger than my mother’s. My feet take after my dad’s and he wears a size fifteen and a half. A lot of people are scared of me and think that I might kick them in the face with my humungous feet. I’m happy I have big feet no matter what they say. Big feet are good for swimming, they help you go faster when you kick. They are also good for running because they help you go faster.
To sum up my thoughts, big feet really aren’t bad. Having big feet is a gift from God and I am happy just the way I am
It's OKAY to Talk to Yourself
It’s okay to talk to yourself. Even though people say you’re crazy, immature, or tell you that you really need to stop, it’s okay. There are actually several reasons actually. To start, when you’re lonely or nobody’s there to listen to you can talk to yourself. When you can’t think of anything for a report or essay to write about you can pretend you have a famous person or writer to inspire you. Later on, if you are correcting assignment you can imagine that you are a teacher or adult and correct the paper as they would. Before you do something bad or mean you can talk to yourself and see if what you’re doing is right or wrong. Also, I bet even some of the greatest men and women in the world talked or talk to themselves at one point. So believe me when I say talking to yourself is not bad, and if you want proof you can look at me because I talk to myself sometimes and I’m not insane.