Student Conflict vs Campus Fights
Madilyn Mendiola (8) and Katelyn Martinez (8)
Are you currently involved in drama? If so, what do you think is the best way to resolve it? If you said to get in a fight… you are wrong! Although fighting might seem fun to watch or hear about, it is not the best way to resolve tension or end drama. That’s not to mention the physical cuts and bruises or the fine that it might earn you.
Why do people like to fight? Seriously, give me a good solid reason, like seriously, just one good reason to fight! There isn’t one, but let’s say you do get in a fight, how do you get out of one?
Let’s think about the actual fight. Did it resolve the drama? Are the rumors smooshed? Did you win back the boyfriend/girlfriend that was worth fighting over to begin with? Are you two friends again, now that you slapped and pulled hair? Doubtful. And now you are in trouble or suspended for dumb reasons that could have been prevented.
Fighting doesn’t end the drama. Even after the fight, there are still the unresolved issues that are going to need to be talked out. Now you are going to be even more upset because your hand hurts and your face is red and your 60 seconds of fame on the video is long forgotten when you get back from suspension.
Let’s be for real for a second, if you are having conflicts with someone try some of the following steps instead of fighting:
- Talk it out- try to sit down away from anyone else not included in the drama and find out where the actual conflict, or most likely misunderstanding, took place.
- Get an adult (teacher or counselor) involved- Sometimes you just need a non bias opinion or mediator.
- Let the conflict go- walk away.
Just remember, fights don’t fix friction.