Bullying
Andrea R. Drumgoole
ENGCMP #1510 – Long Piece
Professor Lois Williams
30 November 2012
Bullying
Unfortunately, the majority of Americans are unaware of the bullying that occurs around them, because they fail to understand that not all bullying is as obvious as high school student being tormented by another kid. Some acts of bullying are broadcast nationally – like the news broadcaster Jennifer Livingston who was bullied by a viewer’s email criticizing her weight on television. Just recently a local mother in Burgettstown, PA spoke about bullying after her son became a target at the high school. The kids in school called him names, and they made fun of his crippled feet. Her son Troy Corso was born with club feet and has a walking disability. If I ever got picked on by a bully, I would be sad and angry. It hurts to get your feelings broken or when you don’t fit in. My feelings would be torn apart if a bully ever picked on me. Some are more subtle forms of bullying that empower people to commit hate crimes. When a congressman openly endorses anti immigration legislation many citizens will act out against these minority groups. When presidential candidates make hateful comments against the LGBT community, they fuel ignorant individuals to commit violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans. I have noticed how advanced technology has become another form of subtle bullying known as cyber-bullying. Pupils spend considerable time speaking with each other on mobile phones and conversing with their friends through internet chat-lines. Embarrassing photo images can be passed around on mobile phones against the wishes of the subject for no other reason than to have a laugh. Before we go any further, let’s acknowledge that bullying is on the rise, as is the inability of some victims to emotionally handle being bullied. With the increasing number of single parent households kids don’t get enough quality time or counseling. I can
ENGCMP #1510 – Long Piece
Professor Lois Williams
30 November 2012
Bullying
Unfortunately, the majority of Americans are unaware of the bullying that occurs around them, because they fail to understand that not all bullying is as obvious as high school student being tormented by another kid. Some acts of bullying are broadcast nationally – like the news broadcaster Jennifer Livingston who was bullied by a viewer’s email criticizing her weight on television. Just recently a local mother in Burgettstown, PA spoke about bullying after her son became a target at the high school. The kids in school called him names, and they made fun of his crippled feet. Her son Troy Corso was born with club feet and has a walking disability. If I ever got picked on by a bully, I would be sad and angry. It hurts to get your feelings broken or when you don’t fit in. My feelings would be torn apart if a bully ever picked on me. Some are more subtle forms of bullying that empower people to commit hate crimes. When a congressman openly endorses anti immigration legislation many citizens will act out against these minority groups. When presidential candidates make hateful comments against the LGBT community, they fuel ignorant individuals to commit violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans. I have noticed how advanced technology has become another form of subtle bullying known as cyber-bullying. Pupils spend considerable time speaking with each other on mobile phones and conversing with their friends through internet chat-lines. Embarrassing photo images can be passed around on mobile phones against the wishes of the subject for no other reason than to have a laugh. Before we go any further, let’s acknowledge that bullying is on the rise, as is the inability of some victims to emotionally handle being bullied. With the increasing number of single parent households kids don’t get enough quality time or counseling. I can