The expression "bully for you" was originally intended as praise. Over time it became modified to convey sarcasm. The word bully in the 1500's was a term of endearment for one's sweetheart.
If it is possible for a good word to go bad, is it also possible that schools and the community at large are missing the potential in children who act out before our negative associations and declared truths about these children become their self-fulfilled prophecy as they become young adults. How can the school recognize kids? How as a community do we work together to tap into their natural abilities? Has fear made society too reactive?
I feel the fear of being called a bully also prevents many people from owning up to bad behavior for fear of ostracism.
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