Offense is in the intent, it’s voluntary. People who are offended actively “take” offense. They could just as easily summarily dismiss stupidity, instead they choose to participate.

If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

George Washington

I don't think kids even say it anymore. It used to be you prevented bullying by not letting it win, now we must feel all of it and sit in it all the time.