Grealy may be capable of telling herself that the people who ridicule her are immature idiots but subconsciously she blames herself for the teasing. If Grealy’s parents had taught her a proper understanding of her situation and gave her the support to match, this may have turned out differently or at least allowed her to cope more easily. Whether it is low self- esteem, a lack of confidence, or anger problems, most issues with self-identity can be traced back to early childhood. These issues stem directly from an already-hindered identity of the parent. With that said, the effect parenting has on a person’s self-identity is quite significant and should be treated as such.
Consequently
, students or people within the work place that are verbally abused, teased and bullied have damaged self-identities. We have all seen the effects of peer abuse on students throughout our school careers, and some of us have even experienced it firsthand. In the school system the abuse comes in every form, whether from groups of students to a single student the effect on the victim is always measurable. Throughout Grealy’s school career she was constantly ridiculed about her hair loss and the scaring on her face. The students would say things like “Hey girl, take off that monster mask---oops, she’s not wearing a mask!”(Grealy 66) and pretend to have interest in speaking with her only to end the conversation by saying, “You’re ugly” (Grealy 70). Without the barrage of negativity from her fellow students it is highly unlikely that Grealy’s identity would be damaged at all. Damaged self-identity seems to be a contagious disease within the school system. Already damaged identities pass on their self doubt and insecurities through abuse with no end in sight. Without an adequate system to protect those who are being abused and well rounded parents to teach their children how to be honorable, it seems that children will be scared until the end of time itself.
, students or people within the work place that are verbally abused, teased and bullied have damaged self-identities. We have all seen the effects of peer abuse on students throughout our school careers, and some of us have even experienced it firsthand. In the school system the abuse comes in every form, whether from groups of students to a single student the effect on the victim is always measurable. Throughout Grealy’s school career she was constantly ridiculed about her hair loss and the scaring on her face. The students would say things like “Hey girl, take off that monster mask---oops, she’s not wearing a mask!”(Grealy 66) and pretend to have interest in speaking with her only to end the conversation by saying, “You’re ugly” (Grealy 70). Without the barrage of negativity from her fellow students it is highly unlikely that Grealy’s identity would be damaged at all. Damaged self-identity seems to be a contagious disease within the school system. Already damaged identities pass on their self doubt and insecurities through abuse with no end in sight. Without an adequate system to protect those who are being abused and well rounded parents to teach their children how to be honorable, it seems that children will be scared until the end of time itself. 
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