Thesis Statement:
Bullying in schools is believed to be a normal part of school life, however, when people begin to have this mentality, they forget that bullying is physically and psychologically harmful to both the bully and the victim. Bullying is one of the biggest problems that many children and teenagers have to face daily at school or university while away from their parents’ view and protection. Basically, bullying is becoming an increasingly important problem and affects our society largely.
Research Questions:
1. What causes the bullies to do such thing?
2. What would be the effects on academic achievements to those who experience bullying?
3. What …show more content…
Bullying is also a purposeful attempt to control another person through verbal abuse. It can be done by either using a tone of voice which includes teasing and threats, exclusion, or violence. The feature of “peer abuse” and “repeated activity” which is tied in the definition of bullying occurs in different places. It could be in schools, workplaces, in homes, on playgrounds, etc. In an article made by Barry Weinhold, he states that although bullying is a form of harassment, it is also considered to be a separate category from sexual harassment. Bullying is one of the biggest problems that many children and teenagers have to face daily at school or university while away from their parents’ view and protection. Basically, bullying is becoming an increasingly important problem and affects our society …show more content…
The victims may suffer from depression, especially if the bullying has occurred over a long period of time. There are a lot of types of bullying but in regards to school bullying and its effects to the academic performances of the victim, the student may begin to refuse to attend school which will definitely affect his grades, both because of the absenteeism and the inability to concentrate. School bullying can also cause a big impact with the relationship between the victim and his guardians or parents because of the child’s hostility towards school. For example, the child might blame his parents for sending him to that kind of school. Also, the child may ask a high increase for his allowance or for lunch funds because the bully is demanding for money. Loss of appetite and sleep can also affect the victim and decrease his focus from the lessons that his teachers’ discuss inside the