Bullying Is A Major Social Problem

Bullying is still in fact a major source of predicaments among many children, adolescents, and young adults; in the cases of schools in particular, “[o]ne out of every four students (22%) report[ed] being bullied during the school year” (US Department of Education, National Center for Educational Statistics, 2015, ¶ 1). Concomitantly, one must accept the fact that bullying is a constant problem that requires more solicitude and awareness from the general public in order to further aid in its prevention. Nonetheless, studies conducted by Hawkins, Pepler, and Craig (2001) have also revealed that more than half of

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among people of all ages, but mostly school-age children. Society has been aware of bullying since around 1693, but it was not viewed as a real problem until the 1970s. “While overall incidents of school violence, such as assault and theft, have declined in the last decade, bullying is on the rise.” (qtd in Tyre) The percentage of middle and high school students that have been victimized by bullying went up from 14 percent in 2001 to 32 percent in 2009. (Tyre)

*Bullying is still prevalent today- Bullying, continues to affect an estimated 50–80% of young people. Approximately 16 children each year in the UK commit suicide as a result of being bullied (Side, & Johnson, 2014). In spite of decades of research and more recent guidance by Government, bullying in schools remains a serious concern to young people and educational Practitioners (Side, & Johnson,

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, in 2016 it was reported that one in five students has been or are being bullied (Bullying Statistics, 2018). Bullying is becoming more and more of an issue having short term and long-term effects to not only the victims and their families, but it can have effects on the bully themselves and the community. In the video, “Bullying: What every adult needs to know”, it discusses bullying and the impact and consequences of bullying to the victims and even the bullies themselves. The video also discusses the importance of parents, the school, and the community involvement to stop and prevent bullying by giving advice and the tools needed to help both the victims and the bullies. In

Bullying is defined as “verbal, physical, or psychological abuse or teasing accompanied by real or perceived imbalance of power” and is usually targets what children perceive as different (Olweus, 1993). Bullying is prevalent across the nation. It has devastating effects on students each day. Bullying is a problem for all students, regardless of race, gender or class. The National Education Association reports that 160,000 children are absent intentionally from school each day because they fear being bullied whether it is an attack or just intimidation by other students. This accounts for 15% of all school absenteeism (Hunter, 2012). Dan Olweus (1993) from the National School Safety Center tells us that bullying includes three parts: (1)

Bullying has engrained in American society since the country’s founding. Bred from a capitalistic economy and competitive social hierarchy, bullying has remained a relevant issue through the years. School age children are learning skills and lessons from their teachers as well as through peer interactions. Although schools are great tools that children benefit from, there are some bad experiences, such as bullying, that may negatively affect and remain with these children for the rest of their lives. Some

Bullying has become a major issue in the United States and around the world. What brought the attention to people about bullying is the number of suicides that are committed by adolescents and the stories they share online or live television. Bullying is categorized to be direct verbal, direct physical, and indirect forms. Not every person has an idea how terrible bullying can be and how harmful it is to the victim. Bullying has driven students to commit actions they have never done before such as cutting themselves, suicidal thoughts, health disorders, and bad behavior. Bullying must be taken seriously, because it results in negative effects on its victims and may drive students to commit horrific actions. Lawmakers should draft anti-bullying legislation, students should stand up for one another, and society should work out what can be done to combat this problem.

“Life is a fight, but not everyone is a fighter.” Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. (Government, Federal. “What is bullying?” U.S. Department of Health & Human services. Stopbullying.gov.) Bullying is a national growing problem. Can people truly be safe with no way to be protected legally against bullies? Bullying has been a problem that has faced the nation since the first reported research in the 1970s.

In previous generations bullying was viewed as a rite of passage or a normal childhood behavior which was regarded as a harmless character builder for the children involved; however children who classify as a bully as well as the children who are bullied have lasting social and psychological affects long after adolescence or the end of bullying.

Bullying is defined as an unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, n.d.). In 2013, Youth Risk Behavior Study (which covered only high-school students) found that 19.6% had been bullied on school property in the previous 12 months, and 14.8% had been electronically bullied. In both cases, caucasian teens and female teens were more likely to say they’d been bullied (DeSilver, D., 2016).

Ducharme define Bullying as an “act of repeated aggressive behavior in order to intentionally hurt another person, physically or mentally” (2010). Many students in elementary, middle and high school are absent from school every day because of fears of being bully. These students get bullied just because they’re different or have special needs. Students who are victims of bullying lose their self-esteem and confidence. It makes them feel worthless and unimportant. It also causes them to harm themselves or others. Bullying is a very negative act and a huge problem to students that needs to be stopped. We need to recognized the problem and provide a solution to it.

Bullying is defined as unwanted aggressive behaviors by another youth or group of youth, who are not sibling or current dating partners, involving an observed or perceived power in balance and is repeated multiple times or highly likely to be repeated (CDC 2016). Bullying can result in physical injuries, social and emotional difficulties and academic problems. An estimate of 2.7 million youth are victims to bullying and estimated 160,000 children miss school every due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students (National school safety center, national educational association). Victims of bullying are more likely than who are not bullied to report feeling of low self- esteem and isolation, to form

Bullying is well known social problem that we all experience. I recall growing up I always was bullied for my weight and how I look in some way. It affected me in ways you wouldn't believe. Some nights I didn't sleep for crying and asking God to take my life also from the times where I tried to kill myself. From being called names as hurricane, tornado, and big mama. The words hurt, but I had to learn who I am. The good thing about being bullied is you realize why you're so important to people; why they take the time to point out the flaws instead of taking a look at themselves. Bullying is a social problem that needs to be stopped before it continues to be too late.

Bullying is a problem that affects a lot of children from kindergarten through high school. Boyd states, “Although scholars have examined different aspects of youth-related meanness and cruelty over the past four decades, there is no universal definition of bullying”. However according to some research bullying is defined as a unwanted, aggressive behavior with school aged children that involves a real imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, cyberbullying, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose”. (“What is Bullying,” n.d.).

Bullying may ultimately lead to deadly consequences for the victims, the tormentors, and the bystanders. Typically, bullying originates in school or other establishments that contain large and diversified groups of young people; cases are most commonly reported between late childhood and early adolescence; and it happens all around the world in different forms on a daily basis. A single case of bullying may cause a type of ripple effect that may branch out in unexpected directions. It is important for communities to 1) be aware that bullying is a serious and worldwide issue, 2) distinguish the common characteristics of bullies in order take the appropriate measures of prevention, and 3) promote the zero-tolerance policy on bullying.