Smart Shaming: Celebrating Different Ways of Being Smart
In a world where intelligence is valued, it's unfortunate to witness people being teased or excluded for being smart. This essay discusses why mocking smart individuals is harmful and why we should appreciate everyone's intelligence. Smart shaming occurs when individuals are ridiculed or left out because of their intelligence. This behavior can hurt the feelings of smart people and make them feel ashamed of their abilities. It sends the message that being smart is not cool or acceptable. When sm