Bullying: Carmel Needs A Code Of Conduct
Mt. Carmel Needs a Code of Conduct
“Bullying a form of violence among children is common on school playgrounds, neighborhoods, and homes throughout the United States and around the world. Bullying has long been considered an inevitable and in some ways uncontrollable part of growing up” (Kouri). This is according to Jim Kouri but bullying has been a serious problem in schools for years. It may be thought to be uncontrollable but there are some things we can do to prevent bullying. There should be a clear and strict Code of Conduct, so that we can ensure a safe, fear-free, learning environment to all students.
What is Bullying? Usually when we think of bullying, we think of a smaller, weaker student being picked on or made fun of by a bigger, …show more content…
stronger student, but this not necessarily true, bullying is the constant and repetitive actions of harassment and/or abuse with intention to harm another physically or verbally. According to Professor Tara L. Kuther from Western Connecticut University, “Bullying then refers to physical or psychological intimidation that occurs repeatedly, is intended to inflict injury or discomfort on the victim, and creates an ongoing pattern of harassment and abuse” (Kuther, 1). This means that if a person is teased once it isn’t necessarily bullying. Many authors emphasize that bullying is ongoing and repetitive harassment over a period of time. (Banks, Kuther, Olweus).
Bullying is a Problem in Schools Today bullying is still a problem in schools. Because schools and authorities have a hard time catching bullying considering it happens when teachers are not around. It also makes it that much harder to enforce the rules on bullying behaviors. Some students also do not realize the long term consequences bullying has on both the bully and the victim. In order to make sure we avoid these long term consequences we must prevent bullying. “Various reports and studies have established that approximately 15% of students are either bullied or are initiators of bullying behavior” (Banks, 3). This comes to show that a handful of students admit to being engaged in bullying and negative actions so it is still a today everywhere.
Many of us believe that it will generally be harder to control bullying with the new advances in modern technology. It gives students more way to attack students and easily get away with it. “25 percent of children are reported being cyber bullied. Cyber bullying can be defined as the use of technological devices to deliberately harass or harm another person such as through e-mail, text messaging, instant messaging, cell phones and Internet social networking sites” (Kouri). This shows that bullying is not only continuing but is also moving onto cyber space. Many authors believe that the lack of parental involvement is a big reason why bullying is still such a big issue. Bullying may not be stopped completely but with the involvement of everyone including parents, teachers, and other students, bullying can be prevented and maybe even decrease. (Banks, Olweus, Kouri).
MCHS Needs a Code of Conduct It is proven that every school has bullying.
A sophomore student at MC explains his experience about being cyber bullied over the social network Twitter by another MC student. However he also admits to eventually becoming the bullying himself. Another student at MC along with many other people witnessed a fake twitter page attacking multiple other students anonymously, publicly exposing several students, displaying a bad image and spreading vicious rumors. MC needs a Code of Conduct so that students are aware of what is expected of them while at school and even off of school campus. It is also important for students to know what the consequences would be if they do choose to take on these bullying behaviors. If there is no Code of Conduct some students may not understand the severity of what their actions do. They must be disciplined and mindful of what bullying behaviors may look like. “A comprehensive intervention plan that involves all students, parents, and school staff is required to ensure that all students can learn in a safe and fear-free environment” (Banks, 15). A Code of Conduct is a good start to make sure of this. An example of a Code of Conduct would look like …show more content…
this:
It is a school policy to ensure all students a safe learning environment when they are at school. The School Board will not tolerate bullying of any kind. Any students who demonstrate negative actions that fall under bullying will be reported and be given the appropriate punishment.
Bullying is physically or psychologically inflicting distress harm to another student.
This can be physically harming another, threatening, insulting, humiliating, spreading rumors, teasing, degrading gestures that may make another uncomfortable, or anything that is severe enough to make one or more students feel unsafe or discomfort at school. Bullying and Harassment also includes cyber bullying which includes communicating or even posting pictures electronically causing humiliation or distress to another student. Acts of bullying behavior will immediately be reported to school authorities. Consequences will depend on the severity of the behaviors and repeated behaviors will be dealt more
harshly.
In order to ensure that all students can progress academically and socially, Mt. Carmel needs a Code of Conduct. Schools cannot always control bullying, but having a Code of Conduct can at least allows students to be protected and less children that have to be scarred from bullying. Some students might not even know that they’re bullying, and with a Code of Conduct, it’ll help to regulate the behaviors of students, and set guidelines for what is expected and consequences for bullying behaviors.
Works Cited
Banks, Ron. “Bullying in Schools ERIC Digest.” ERIC Digests. ED407154 Apr. 1997. ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. 15 Aug. 2003. Print.
Kouri, Jim. "Parents Must Be More Involved to Address Cyberbullying." Cyberbullying. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Cyberbulling and Sexting: Tips for Parents and Educators." Examiner.com. 2010. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 11 Apr. 2013.
Kuther, Tara. “Understanding Bullying.” Our Children 29.2 (2004): 12-13. Print.
“Bullying a form of violence among children is common on school playgrounds, neighborhoods, and homes throughout the United States and around the world. Bullying has long been considered an inevitable and in some ways uncontrollable part of growing up” (Kouri). This is according to Jim Kouri but bullying has been a serious problem in schools for years. It may be thought to be uncontrollable but there are some things we can do to prevent bullying. There should be a clear and strict Code of Conduct, so that we can ensure a safe, fear-free, learning environment to all students.
What is Bullying? Usually when we think of bullying, we think of a smaller, weaker student being picked on or made fun of by a bigger, …show more content…
stronger student, but this not necessarily true, bullying is the constant and repetitive actions of harassment and/or abuse with intention to harm another physically or verbally. According to Professor Tara L. Kuther from Western Connecticut University, “Bullying then refers to physical or psychological intimidation that occurs repeatedly, is intended to inflict injury or discomfort on the victim, and creates an ongoing pattern of harassment and abuse” (Kuther, 1). This means that if a person is teased once it isn’t necessarily bullying. Many authors emphasize that bullying is ongoing and repetitive harassment over a period of time. (Banks, Kuther, Olweus).
Bullying is a Problem in Schools Today bullying is still a problem in schools. Because schools and authorities have a hard time catching bullying considering it happens when teachers are not around. It also makes it that much harder to enforce the rules on bullying behaviors. Some students also do not realize the long term consequences bullying has on both the bully and the victim. In order to make sure we avoid these long term consequences we must prevent bullying. “Various reports and studies have established that approximately 15% of students are either bullied or are initiators of bullying behavior” (Banks, 3). This comes to show that a handful of students admit to being engaged in bullying and negative actions so it is still a today everywhere.
Many of us believe that it will generally be harder to control bullying with the new advances in modern technology. It gives students more way to attack students and easily get away with it. “25 percent of children are reported being cyber bullied. Cyber bullying can be defined as the use of technological devices to deliberately harass or harm another person such as through e-mail, text messaging, instant messaging, cell phones and Internet social networking sites” (Kouri). This shows that bullying is not only continuing but is also moving onto cyber space. Many authors believe that the lack of parental involvement is a big reason why bullying is still such a big issue. Bullying may not be stopped completely but with the involvement of everyone including parents, teachers, and other students, bullying can be prevented and maybe even decrease. (Banks, Olweus, Kouri).
MCHS Needs a Code of Conduct It is proven that every school has bullying.
A sophomore student at MC explains his experience about being cyber bullied over the social network Twitter by another MC student. However he also admits to eventually becoming the bullying himself. Another student at MC along with many other people witnessed a fake twitter page attacking multiple other students anonymously, publicly exposing several students, displaying a bad image and spreading vicious rumors. MC needs a Code of Conduct so that students are aware of what is expected of them while at school and even off of school campus. It is also important for students to know what the consequences would be if they do choose to take on these bullying behaviors. If there is no Code of Conduct some students may not understand the severity of what their actions do. They must be disciplined and mindful of what bullying behaviors may look like. “A comprehensive intervention plan that involves all students, parents, and school staff is required to ensure that all students can learn in a safe and fear-free environment” (Banks, 15). A Code of Conduct is a good start to make sure of this. An example of a Code of Conduct would look like …show more content…
this:
It is a school policy to ensure all students a safe learning environment when they are at school. The School Board will not tolerate bullying of any kind. Any students who demonstrate negative actions that fall under bullying will be reported and be given the appropriate punishment.
Bullying is physically or psychologically inflicting distress harm to another student.
This can be physically harming another, threatening, insulting, humiliating, spreading rumors, teasing, degrading gestures that may make another uncomfortable, or anything that is severe enough to make one or more students feel unsafe or discomfort at school. Bullying and Harassment also includes cyber bullying which includes communicating or even posting pictures electronically causing humiliation or distress to another student. Acts of bullying behavior will immediately be reported to school authorities. Consequences will depend on the severity of the behaviors and repeated behaviors will be dealt more
harshly.
In order to ensure that all students can progress academically and socially, Mt. Carmel needs a Code of Conduct. Schools cannot always control bullying, but having a Code of Conduct can at least allows students to be protected and less children that have to be scarred from bullying. Some students might not even know that they’re bullying, and with a Code of Conduct, it’ll help to regulate the behaviors of students, and set guidelines for what is expected and consequences for bullying behaviors.
Works Cited
Banks, Ron. “Bullying in Schools ERIC Digest.” ERIC Digests. ED407154 Apr. 1997. ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. 15 Aug. 2003. Print.
Kouri, Jim. "Parents Must Be More Involved to Address Cyberbullying." Cyberbullying. Ed. Louise I. Gerdes. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Cyberbulling and Sexting: Tips for Parents and Educators." Examiner.com. 2010. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 11 Apr. 2013.
Kuther, Tara. “Understanding Bullying.” Our Children 29.2 (2004): 12-13. Print.