Bullying Quote by Mary Borsellino
““As soon as teenage girls start to profess love for something, everyone else becomes totally dismissive of it. Teenage girls are open season for the cruelest bullying that our society can dream up. Everyone's vicious to them. They're vicious to each other. Hell, they're even vicious to themselves. It's terrible. So if teenage girls have something that they love, isn't that a good thing? Isn't it better for them to find some words they believe in, words like the 'fire-proof and fearless' lyrics that Jacqui wrote? Isn't it better for them to put those words on their arm in a tattoo than for them to cut gashes in that same skin? Shouldn't we be grateful when teenage girls love our work? Shouldn't that be a fucking honor? It's used as the cheapest, easiest test of crap, isn't it? If teenage girls love a movie, a book, a band, then it's immediately classified as mediocre shit. Well, I'm not going to stand for that. Someone needs to treat them like they're precious, and if nobody else is ready to step up, I guess it's up to us to put them on the path to recognizing that about themselves.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Youth Culture, 2023
Society dismisses teenage girls’ passions, treating them as a cheap test of quality, while they face bullying and self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Teen girls are belittled when they love something.
Key Takeaway
Respect and uplift teenage girls’ genuine interests.
Themes
bullying
gender bias
self‑esteem
media criticism
empowerment
Mood
frustrated
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
critical commentary
When to use this quote
- school projects
- artistic expression
- social media campaigns
- support groups
- peer mentorship
Key Concepts
identity formation
social validation
mental health
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we create spaces where teenage girls feel safe to express love?
- What role do media and peers play in shaping their self‑worth?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize all teenage girls and ignore positive examples of support.
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