Bullying and It's Effect on Students
English 12
10 December 2012 Bullying and it’s Effect on Students In many schools today it is hard for students to do well due to constant harassment by their classmates. Studies such as “The Effects of Bullying on Children in School” have shown that bullying may lead to depression, low self-esteem, mental illness, and even suicide. According to Bullyingstatistics.org rates of Bullycide, a term used to describe suicide as a result of severe bullying, have increased by 50 percent in the past 30 years. At the same time suicide has become one of the main causes of death among children under the age of 14. A study from the Yale School of Medicine believes that there is a strong connection between bullying and suicide (Peart). After being affected by bullying, many students tend to be scared to ever step foot in school again. Bullying is a major issue, because it harmful to both student performance in school and there mental stability. Currently there are many ways to prevent bullying and lower it effect on students such as, people gathering around in group sessions and discussing their problems with each other (PromotePrevent). There are also many severe consequences for people who bully, for instance many schools give detention, suspension, and even expulsion for various types of bullying (Ball). However research has shown that the best way to prevent bullying is for communities to unite and get involved in social issues in there school, they must a set a strong example and instill fear in the hearts of all who even try to bully. Although Bullying is extremely harmful to the academic advancement of students, many people believe that bullying is acceptable and that bullies should not be penalized for their actions (Carpenter). Many people argue that suspending a bully for their actions is immoral and that it is not a reasonable solution because of various reasons (Carpenter). In many cases suspending or
10 December 2012 Bullying and it’s Effect on Students In many schools today it is hard for students to do well due to constant harassment by their classmates. Studies such as “The Effects of Bullying on Children in School” have shown that bullying may lead to depression, low self-esteem, mental illness, and even suicide. According to Bullyingstatistics.org rates of Bullycide, a term used to describe suicide as a result of severe bullying, have increased by 50 percent in the past 30 years. At the same time suicide has become one of the main causes of death among children under the age of 14. A study from the Yale School of Medicine believes that there is a strong connection between bullying and suicide (Peart). After being affected by bullying, many students tend to be scared to ever step foot in school again. Bullying is a major issue, because it harmful to both student performance in school and there mental stability. Currently there are many ways to prevent bullying and lower it effect on students such as, people gathering around in group sessions and discussing their problems with each other (PromotePrevent). There are also many severe consequences for people who bully, for instance many schools give detention, suspension, and even expulsion for various types of bullying (Ball). However research has shown that the best way to prevent bullying is for communities to unite and get involved in social issues in there school, they must a set a strong example and instill fear in the hearts of all who even try to bully. Although Bullying is extremely harmful to the academic advancement of students, many people believe that bullying is acceptable and that bullies should not be penalized for their actions (Carpenter). Many people argue that suspending a bully for their actions is immoral and that it is not a reasonable solution because of various reasons (Carpenter). In many cases suspending or
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