Fights, the one incident that people rush, crowd, and push to witness. Fights are physical altercations between two or more people, often in a school setting. Although interesting in the moment, it’s a severe problem that can result in altering injuries, a negative change in mindsets, and a punishment you won’t enjoy.
Injuries
Fights often end with one or both parties being injured. While some injuries can be minor, there’s always a risk that you will return home hurt. Some who participated in fights have reported experiencing fractures, broken bones, scrapes, and swelling to jmurphyfirm.com.
How might fights affect mindsets/mental health?
Violent altercations are stressful for everyone. Even witnesses. Many people, witnesses and participants included, report experiencing anxiety, depression, discomfort, etc. This can lead to poor academic performance, struggling to express feelings, and hard time understanding classwork.
What happens if you’re caught in a fight at Saugus?
Throughout our lives we have heard the saying “your actions have consequences,” but what might be the consequences of being involved in a violent dispute? Well, William S. Hart Union High School District claims to do one of two things. You’re either suspended, expelled if you’re a repeated offender, or possibly even arrest. If you’re expelled you can be placed into other schooling programs, this itself is a hassle for everybody involved.
Alternative solutions
Many start fights from disagreements among peers and even old friends. Other than approaching another student, approach a counselor. Saugus provides safe places to talk to a counselor about someone or something that has been bothering you. They provide wise advice on steps you should take moving forward, smart ways to confront someone, and kind ways to express your feelings. “Honestly, don’t escalate the situation,” says Saugus sophomore Layla Sherzada-Paynter, “if you’re going to fight, it’s a waste of time. If you are involved in drama, drop those friends or talk it out, it’s always better than being physical.”
Fights will never solve anything, it will only make it worse. Using the methods above or your own peaceful ones will solve problems better than injuring one another. Words can convey what’s wrong, fists cannot.
