So my big sister has epilepsy and everyone at school makes fun of her..?

She's in gr.10, going to gr.11 next yr, and I'm gr.8 going to 9 --when people in my grade knows who my sister is, they make fun of me saying "Your sister's so weird/retarded/stupid..." and even mocks her to ME. They're not making fun of me, but that's enough to turn me off, and feel offended, and the next day they'd keep doing it, and I'm too stunned to make a comeback.

Even though school's in 2 months, I've been thinking about it every night, about what I'd say to them...but nothing come up.

So now what?

Wow! What peices of S***!!!!! There really isn't anything you can say to ppl like that! That is so sad that parents don't do their job as parents and teach them to NEVER make fun of someone for their disability! Actually, most ppl don't need to be told that it is wrong. I know I didn't. Quite frankly, I wouldn't say anything, I'd punch them in the mouth! Betcha that would stun them!

Tell them to ***** off, and beat them up if the first thing doesn't work. What would be better is if your big sister had your brother or any older sibling do the beating, as it is more intimidating if a senior (or a guy in general) does that (no offense). If you 2 dont have a older brother, get your sister's boyfriend to do the beating

A kid I know has a very minor case of epilepsy, and he gets made fun of all the time (mostly by one of my friends, which pisses me off).

Do some research on those being offensive. find their greatest insecurities, and exploit them. You shouldn't use violence, because it'll only hurt you in the long run i.e. suspension or physically, and for losers like that they're not worth it. Trust me.
Or just standing up to them and saying anything to defend your sister's honor will make her feel better anyways.
The opinions of those who have to mock others to make themselves feel better is worthless and not to be taken seriously.

The kids that usually behave this way have mental or physical issues them selves. Either they're not loved enough or they were dropped on their head. :) The kids that behave like this will most likely end up being addicted to drugs in high school and will ruin their lives as they get older. There's proof of it all over town here. The kids that made fun of me for being a foreigner (of all things, huh?), are now drop outs and work for minimum wage. I am now 18 and run my own business, very successfull, too.

You'll get there buddy, don't worry. Ignore and walk away. Maybe smile, too. :)

I'm so sorry. You're going to high school, people grow up. Just tell them to remember saying that about your sister in the future. It stuns people to think they are doing bad. They might not stop doing it to you, but they'll learn and teach they're children. Just hang in there, you're helping people like you in the future.

Just understand that they probably grew in a home that was like that. They're parents probably beat them or whatever. Think about it...they are the poor, sad ones. Don't beat yourself up about it.

I'm a senior in college and everyone I know who remembers doing that type of thing to people in the past feel really stupid about it. Don't be negative because that may be the reaction they're looking for. Just let them know that you love your sister and hope that in the future they can understand that some people have to deal with difficult conditions and that it isn't right to judge them for it.

"What if you had kids. What if you a brother/sister with a difficulty. If people took the piss out of them you wouldn't like it. You'd say something. So I'm saying something now. Move along. People aren't as perfect as you want. Just give up trying to pick on someone. It's not fair, and If you were like my big sister, I'm sure you'd fight for yourself. Now come on. It's no big deal. Give up trying to look cool, and do us all a favour."

And walk away.

My natural response would be "what kind of @X&hole makes fun of someone with epilepsy? How retarded is that??"

But one good response is the blank look and "wow." That simple response says a lot and usually does the trick.

The fact is that only people who are seriously off make fun of people. Those people aren't even worthy of your time or energy.

i completely feel your pain:
my sister is going to be a senior in 2 months and im going to be a junior. she's in special ed and everyone makes fun of her. they do it in front of me when they know she is my sister. i looked at them with a disgusted look and asked them if they have a problem with her and just went on and on about how she's a person and has feelings too. i think they honestly thought about it because they never said anything about her again. good luck to you!

People can be so cruel, especially in high school. Just stick up for her, you don't need to curse or fight to get your point across. I know that it can be hard to deal with and some people are too ignorant to understand the seriousness of epilepsy, but try not to worry to much. Maybe trying to explain it and helping people understand will make them realize that what they're doing is wrong. Enjoy the rest of your summer, be strong!

Hello --

I am sorry for you ... epilepsy is a terrible disease and people should be more sensitive -- to those who have it (and to the families).

In this day and age you might talk to a counselor about the problem ... perhaps there is some kind of sensitivity class. They have classes about racial sensitivity and sexual harassment, there should be something for medical condition awareness.

My best friend is an epileptic and my fiancee was an epileptic.

Best of luck!!

Bill

You should stick up for her and yourself. Make the people making fun of her feel really terrible for making fun of her and guilty. If it becomes a bigger problem, talk to your parents and even the guidence counselors and principal. The more people aware of whats going on, like teachers in school and stuff will hopefully decrease the teasing.

i honestly hate people like this.
i think its very immature, and if they are going to be in 11tth grade, they really should grow up.
i would resort to fighting, but thats just the way i am.
if you really cant ignore them, talk to your friends about it. and next time .. think of something really good to say before time, and call them out on it. hopefully your friends will help you, and the person will feel like an ***.

Be like "You heart-less mutha-fuc*ers she has a disability stop making fun of her thats so not cool if you had a disability or was retarded you wouldn't ******* like it would you"

Anyrthing just keep telling them be persistent don;t stop I know it makes you so angry but you need to stand up to them

People can be so cruel. Standing up for your sister is one thing but if you result to childish name calling or sink to their level that isn't good.

There's an old saying, "What goes around comes around." There's another saying from the Bible, "Turn the other cheek."

Tell them what wimps they are to make fun of some one with a disorder. It is true you know, people who make fun of others with disorders are losers that can't find regular people to make fun of. that's EXACTALLY what you have to say!!! trust me! then just walk away. I feel sorry for you and her. May The Good Lord bless you both! 0:)
Good Luck!!! ~Angela

Tell them how pathetic and stupid they are to make fun of someone with an illness. If they are that prejudice and shallow they aren't worth a comeback. If you don't let it bother you then they'll quit. Bullies usually give up when their prey ignores them or fights back.

omg their complete jerks. !
seriously ignore them they are not worth it.
you could tell a teach er or just tell them to stop!
did you ever try that? if their not trying to be mean to you then they would stop if you tell them how mean their being.

Tell them " So what's your point?" Act like you don't care at all and they will get bored after a week. I been in a similiar situation but a diferent problem and it worked for me so I will work for you.

OMG, that would be so many fights right there.

They're all going to hell, by the way.

You should tell them to f*** off and that their mother's found them in the dumbster.

u are so good kuz i would have fight sumbody!!! but dont mind them your sis is special to you so take up for her since she dont kno

Say: Whats it to you? and then if they say something more... its not her fault, and why do you care so much?. yell at them to shut up if they keep going on. they sound REALLY imature

I agree with famous cow on this one.

beat the crap out of one of em, that always works!

just be the bigger person and ignore them clearly their all immature tools

kick their a**es.

They are immature. Ignore them. It's not even worth listening to them.

I am made fun of all the time for my OCD habits, and I just ignore them. When they point and laugh at me, I just smile politely at them.

They are just simply insecure about themselves. Perhaps talk to a school counsler? It could stop them from saying things to your face, but it may not stop them from talking behind you and your sister's backs.

I had a brain seizure when I was 19. The doctor diagnosed me with epilepsy, but it never happened again, and later EKG's reported that there were no problems.

That incident scared the hell out of me. It took all of my confidence away, and I felt humbled and afraid to a point that was unhealthy on both social and physical levels.

WHAT YOU SHOULD SAY should be addressed to your sister. You have the power to help keep her confidence up during this difficult time. Support her now, and you'll both be better people now and down the road.

As for the ******* that make fun of her that way, ignore them. Don't even stand around to listen to that kind of talk. They don't deserve that much respect. One day, they will probably realize their mistakes. At present, they obviously aren't mature enough to handle the situation.

You should just be like its sad that you would even open your mouth to say something bad about somebody with epilepsy now just think how you would feel if your sis or bruh had this!!

I know that ma sound a bit like not going to work but it's worth the shot...

Or you can jus get very angry and fight em that's what i would do or talk about their fam.. i know thats not the right thing to do but hey worth the shot to!!!
So just don't get your self caught up cuz ppl gonna talk you cant help that but what you can help is not letting that talk get to you!!!

I feel so bad for you kids that have to put up with this abuse from other kids...
My mother always taught me: by making someone else look bad-it makes them look better... so these insecure scum that are hurting your feelings (& your sis too), should be ignored like you can`t even hear them. When it does get right in your face, stand up for yourself (& sis) and tell them, ''You know...it`s great that you have a 'perfect' family, but my sister has epilepsy & can`t help it. Pick on someone else for awhile, I`m sick of it."

Look them in the eye and say, "You should be ashamed of
yourself for making fun of somebody with a physical disability." Then walk away. Don't let them say anything bad
about your sister. They are rude and thoughtless. The more you stick up for your sister, the easier it will become. You have absolutely no reason to be embarrassed about your sister.

Perhaps your teacher could advise you on what to say to these kids, also. She is probably not aware of the problems you are having with them. It is her job to know about this and help you.

Don't worry for the next two months about this, Hon. It will work out.