The Road to End Bullying
Janet Upmann
Shawn Houtsinger
English 101
4 March 2013
The Road to End Bullying Bullying is a shared experience for many children, and adolescents. Children and adolescents who bully thrive on controlling or dominating others. They have often been the victims of physical abuse or bullying themselves. Bullies may also be depressed, angry, or upset about events at school or home. Despite all the fights against bullying, it still happens! Today, bullying is an emotionally draining issue prominent across many schools and universities. Bullying is unacceptable, and there are many movements in an effort to end bullying once and for all.
Bullying has a negative impact on children and adolescents. According to dosomething.org, “Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year”. (dosomething.org). What is bullying exactly? Bullying is described as repeated verbal, physical, social, or psychological behavior that is harmful, and involves the misuse of power by an individual or group towards one or more persons. It can have long- term effects on those involved (Bullying No Way!). With that being stated, what can be said about bullying? It is a natural part of life that everyone unfortunately is going to have to put up with one way or another. Bullying can happen in the following ways: face to face with examples such as name calling; at a distance such as spreading rumors; or cyber bullying. The first two are starting to disappear; however, the third method, cyber bullying is getting more common. With the advancements in the 21st century, technology has created new ways of contacting people. Above all, this gives leeway to potential bullies to target an individual and harass them due to the amount of social networking.
Cyber bullying can encompass a variety of issues. One can send someone mean or threatening emails, instant messages, or text messages. One can exclude someone from an instant messenger buddy list or blocking their email for no reason.
Shawn Houtsinger
English 101
4 March 2013
The Road to End Bullying Bullying is a shared experience for many children, and adolescents. Children and adolescents who bully thrive on controlling or dominating others. They have often been the victims of physical abuse or bullying themselves. Bullies may also be depressed, angry, or upset about events at school or home. Despite all the fights against bullying, it still happens! Today, bullying is an emotionally draining issue prominent across many schools and universities. Bullying is unacceptable, and there are many movements in an effort to end bullying once and for all.
Bullying has a negative impact on children and adolescents. According to dosomething.org, “Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year”. (dosomething.org). What is bullying exactly? Bullying is described as repeated verbal, physical, social, or psychological behavior that is harmful, and involves the misuse of power by an individual or group towards one or more persons. It can have long- term effects on those involved (Bullying No Way!). With that being stated, what can be said about bullying? It is a natural part of life that everyone unfortunately is going to have to put up with one way or another. Bullying can happen in the following ways: face to face with examples such as name calling; at a distance such as spreading rumors; or cyber bullying. The first two are starting to disappear; however, the third method, cyber bullying is getting more common. With the advancements in the 21st century, technology has created new ways of contacting people. Above all, this gives leeway to potential bullies to target an individual and harass them due to the amount of social networking.
Cyber bullying can encompass a variety of issues. One can send someone mean or threatening emails, instant messages, or text messages. One can exclude someone from an instant messenger buddy list or blocking their email for no reason.
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