Mistakes are something everyone makes. It is a concept that everyone needs to grow and learn from it. When you’re younger you are more prone to making mistakes. For example teens choose the wrong groups to hang with. The groups can be verbally and physically abusive. In this instance, it is known as bullying. From watching someone I care about get bullied, it taught me that not everyone is your friend. Bullying is the most common mistake or problem among teens and young adults. I’ve learned from experience that bullying can have serious outcomes and can ruin or end lifes. Back in eighth grade, around May, I had a friend named Annisa. Annisa was nice. She was smart and vocal on all her opinions. She was kindhearted and sweet, but she was often around the wrong crowd aka “the cool kids.” She lived with her divorced mother who worked day and night. So Annisa was mostly home alone during the week. When I first met Annisa she was so much like me. We both enjoyed mathematics and we both liked to sing. We became almost like best friends, until she became friends with my arch nemesis, Raquel. Raquel was the queen bee of the school. Everyone knew of her and most wanted to be just like her. Raquel took Annisa away from me. Annisa stopped coming to math club and started dressing funny, kinda hooker-ish. She did everything she could to become part of the It squad. Annisa had succeeded and became the new “It” girl along with Raquel and Kenelle. Kenelle was Raquel's sidekick. She
Children and teens from ages 10 to 14 are killing themselves at an alarming rate for youths states WBTV news. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for adolescents between the ages of 15-19, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Two mothers April Quick and Debbie Smith, both lost children to suicide due to bullying in 2015. The two girls, Debbie and Emily were both suffering from bullying and nobody would lend a hand to help. April’s daughter, Ashley was turned down from a six month program because of the severity of her cutting, Ashley would cut to escape and relief all her pain. Although the government made no federal laws about bullying, it is possible for the U.S department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and Justice’s Civil Rights to help solve the problem of not only bullying, but harassment when it’s based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. People tend to bully others due to insecurities, one may feel better seeing someone else down. It may also rely on family issues, or jealousy. Bullies should be legally responsible for what they do because it causes depression, disorders, and suicide.
My freshman year, I became best friends with Whitney Turner, a senior, we did everything together it seemed like. She did so much for me that year, from taking me to practice to giving great advice. My sophomore year I decided to not only play volleyball and basketball but to also run track, one of my worst decisions I made I think. This year was one of my favorites for sure. I had many friends who were older and I was able to hang out with them all of the time. One of my really good friends was Kaylee Irwin, you could find us together all of the time. We have so many memories together from going to the lake to driving around listening to music. During basketball season my teammates and I were very close. We hung out almost every weekend and there was never a dull moment with those girls. During this year, the boy’s basketball went to the state championship and I was able to a part of that. The summer before my junior year, I was asked to be a part of the Madison County Youth Leadership Academy. This was such an amazing experience and it truly made me a better person. Also during my junior year, I started dating Connor Love and he has made such an impact on my
She was not rude or obnoxious. She would have her days where she was not the happiest, but everyone has those. She would ask me every Monday how my weekend was, and what I did. She never judged me based on something I said to her and I never judged her. Alyssa helped me through every possible problem I had. She did not have the life she dreamed of and she opened up and told me she has family problems. Alyssa trusted me enough to even speak about her father's passing with me. She also shared with me how her mother struggled to pay bills and could not keep a steady job. Her mother fell off on a bad road which forced Alyssa to move in with someone from school. She told me her struggles and weaknesses along with her strengths and goals. We became best friends in such a short time. The longest known does not define friendship, but by whomever stood by my side and never left. Alyssa proved that saying true. We did not know each other for years, and we did not grow up together; but in one short week we became closer than any other friends of mine. People made me think she was this terrible person who hated the world. They made me believe she was a problem starter, and that she was never happy. I believed them and stood by them until I gave her a chance. Society never once tried talking to her. People never once gave a chance to get to know the real
Twenty-eight percent of U.S. students in grades 6-12 have experienced bullying; fifteen percent of high school students have experienced electronic bullying; and an astounding 55.2% of LGBQT students have been cyberbullied at some point in their lives ("Facts About Bullying"). Bullying is defined as “abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger and more powerful” (“Bullying”). Bullying is a prevalent problem with school-age kids today, and because of technology, bullying is continuing outside of the school walls, either way kids being bullied get no escape. Many people tend to push off bullying as "kids being kids;" however, bullying must be curtailed because it has been linked to suicide, school shootings, and has been shown to have lasting effects into adulthood.
Bullying, bullying has been around for a long time. Bullying has been in America since the country’s founding. Created from a competitive environment, bullying has remained a relevant issue throughout the years. Cyberbullying, has allowed the problem to expand, the thought to survive is an instinct and is common among all humans. Survival is associated with competition due to the large amount of species and limited resources on the planet. Since the dawn of time there has been a constant thought to do better than others and overcome obstacles. This survival instinct, along with a competitive atmosphere, has stayed the same as the human race has evolved. Both of these forces have flowed over into the educational, and social environment,
Bullying is a situation that happens across the nation. Most people turn a blind eye when it comes to bullying. Bullying is something that needs to be talked about more than it is. Children and teens harm their self because of bullies. Especially students that have been physically and verbally hurt while getting bullied. Bullying can lead kids to suicide, which is a very serious consequence of bullying. The solution to ending bullying quicker is to bring the law into it and press charges against the bully for hurting someone else because they are committing a crime.
Between 1 in 4 and 1 in 3 U.S. students say they have been bullied at school, but only 20-30% of these students notify adults about being bullied (“Facts About Bullying, 2017”). Bullying occurs when an individual or group of people intentionally aim to cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm to another individual or group who are in a position of less power. Victims, bullies, and bystanders can all be negatively affected in some way by bullying, with effects that can last well into adulthood. There is not one simple solution to bullying in schools. Instead, many different intervention and prevention strategies can be implemented by all members of the school community to help those affected by bullying. Going to school should be a time for students to explore themselves and prepare for their future, however bullying can interfere with this process and cause many students to suffer and fear school, leading to bigger problems in their future.
Back in the past many have focused on drug and alcohol use in school students along with students carrying weapons to schools, and it seemed as if no one was recognizing the significance of school bullying. For victims of bullying, they go to school every day facing harassment, taunting, and humiliation. Kids today come home and kill themselves or never want to go back to school because of BULLYING. “Studies show that 25-35% of teens encountered some type of bullying in their lifetime (Nansel et al,).” Bullying is a form of violent behavior that happens not only in the schools but everywhere. Kids everywhere have been exposed to bullying in school for generations and ages . Although bullying has always been a factor the consequences for
In 5th grade i was being bullied and it wasn't a good feeling because i would feel left out how everyone had all the cute things and the new things that we have now and have the cute hairstyles. My mom wasn't like that because we had low money and was moving from house to house. Everyday i came to school it wasn't always about being bullied because i would say things back i wouldn't let the kids in my school bully me i would stand up for myself . at the same time it would feel like bullying because i would just not say anything. 5th grade my class had an overnight field trip and it was a little worse i would be myself and they start to like me but on the way back i would still get bullied. I got tired of it and it led to fighting and somehow it stopped the bullying but there was consequences to the situation. Bullying can cause intense situations now and days. People who are being bullied need to stand up for their self/ and or tell a parent/ guardian , guidance counselor , or an administrator because it can lead into that person being suicidal, also it causes suicidal and attention. But however teenagers , kids , and / or adults maybe not want to tell anyone and that’s the problem they’re embarrassed or just don't want any help from others. This issue argues that everyone should be able to feel freedom and also feels wanted. Bullying is why people are committing suicide and especially people that's in the LGBT committing suicide or getting killed because of who they are and about how they are transgendered. Us people should not bully nor disrespect the lgbt community because it's hard enough for them to come out to their parents , families, guardians, peers, and also their friends. Between my experience and others we all overcome our hard times and we also learn from them at the the sometimes. Meanwhile my individual my belief in the mysterious connections that might link individuals to each other despite their vast differences. I believe that in Massaponax High School we should have a program after school for students who are getting bullied and should solve these problems together for one can be can be left out and feel alone. If Massaponax provide this program after school situations the the bullying
Bullying is repeated physical, verbal, or social aggression by a group or person directed towards someone with less power intended to cause harm and fear. Bullying has many negative outcomes including mental health problems, substances use, shootings, and suicides. Name calling, hitting, spreading rumors, and making threats are common forms of bullying that occur in schools. Bullying creates an unsafe and unhealthy area for students. According to the article aggression, “Our culture punishes those who do not fit in the box with bullying.” Our culture sends signals that men are only men if they threaten others, fight, and are violent. In the article Inside Out it express, “Bullying is not the same as age appropriate
What if you were terrified to go to your school every day? 160,000 students miss school each day because they get bullied and are scared of what will happen (“Bullying Statistics”). Bullying has been a major problem in schools for far too long. Students should not be scared to go to a place that is supposed to be safe and where they can express themselves. Students that bully never get the punishment they deserve, which causes them to continue to act. When you go to school, you should know that if you are getting treated in a horrific way, the people who were treating you that way will get punished. Students who bully should be suspended from school.
“Approximately 160,000 teens skip school every day because of bullying.” ("11 Facts About Bullying." DoSomething.org | Volunteer for Social Change. Do Something, n.d. Web. 24 May 2017.) Bullying comes in four forms, cyber, social, physical and verbal, for every form there are consequences for these actions that inflict pain. Bullies have motives for what they do and why they do it, whether it is due to you being a male or female, african american, hispanic, or part of the LGBT community, there is always a reason. Choosing whether to stand up to bullying and make others aware of the situation starts with you and only you.
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Bullying has become a very hot topic in schools and on social media. There is a chant kids say “sticks and stones my break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” This is totally false. In truth, words can kill. Bullying is a fact of modern society; it can cause psychological effects and in most cases result in self-harm. I believe preventative measures to reduce bullying in schools and social media should be taken.
Every day, millions of people wake up afraid of bullies. Bullying can happen anywhere, anytime. Bullying is a big issue these days, and bullies’ actions are very unpredictable. No one knows who a bullies’ next target might be and what their reasoning is. Today, bullying can be considered more extreme than it was even ten years ago, with the advent of the internet and resulting cyber-bullying. Many celebrities and organizations are speaking out for the cause, warning others about the dangers of bullying and the sometimes-fatal consequences.