bones‚ but words will never hurt me‚’ a common response to verbal bullying on the school playground. If only standing up to bullying was that simple. Bullying is unwanted hostility from an antagonist who perceives him or herself to have more power over the victim. Bullying can take the form of name-calling‚ spreading rumors‚ threatening someone‚ or even physical abuse. Unfortunately bullying happens everywhere: at school‚ on the bus‚ over the Internet‚ over text. The ramifications of bullying are immensely
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parents‚ friends‚ and other concerned people should be on the lookout for signs of depression in children and teens‚ especially those who have been bullies or bully victims. Some signs of depression can include: * Long lasting sadness or irritability‚ including unexplained outbursts of crying or anger * Sudden loss of interest in activities the person usually enjoys * Withdrawal from others * Changes in sleep patterns‚ either sleeping a lot or not being able to sleep * Sudden
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HOW TO COPE WITH BULLIES Is your first year of secondary school not like what you expected it to be due to either being teased mercilessly or picked on everyday at school? Fear not‚ dear student! You are most definitely not alone. Being a victim of bullying‚ especially at schools‚ is not uncommon these days. Furthermore‚ it also may cause emotional and at times‚ even physical scars‚ but there are many ways to cope
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Dreadful Examination Results Tempts Dad To Take Drastic Measures Mid term results day approached in a flash. Right before my eyes came Thursday. I was already thinking of excuses to escape a flogging‚ for I knew that nothing good was heading my way. The knife cutting tension grew by the minute and nervousness engulfed everyone’s face. Even tears seemed to be struggling out of some children’s eyes. In a matter of time‚ we would be receiving our examination results. Every year‚ the atmosphere
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Should a pregnant woman be punished for exposing her fetus to risk? The question about whether pregnant women are liable for subjecting their unborn children to risk has yet to be properly addressed. One state South Carolina has been on the forefront of this issue. The Supreme Court in South Carolina in 1997 in the case Whitner vs. South Carolina decided that pregnant women who exposed their viable fetuses may be persecuted under the state child abuse laws. This action was specifically targeting
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Should people who download music and movies illegally be punished? Since humanity is getting a better life than ever before‚ entertainment is no longer a luxury affair. Music and movie become a top choice for everybody. However‚ music and movie are not spontaneously created. It is man-made‚ and it is not free. Thus‚ people’s solution is download music and movie illegally; as a result‚ illegal things must be punished. Downloading music and movies illegally can wipe out passion or creativity
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Students might become a bully because of something that is happening at their home like abuse‚ they’re are being bullied themselves‚ or they have not learned the common rules of respect. Bullies are worse than bystanders because they lose trust in others‚ they will feel abundant amount of guilt‚ they are the reason why the victim kills themselves‚ and they will have to suffer a big consequence. Being a bully is not the answer To begin with‚ when people bully others‚ they lose trust
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Pregnant women at times engage in activities that may affect the well-being of the unborn child in one way or the other. The question that then arises is whether pregnant women should be punished for exposing their fetus to any form of risks during the pregnancy term. For as long as anyone can remember‚ law enforcement authorities‚ judges and elected officials sought to punish women for all actions that they took during their pregnancy that may directly affect the well-being of the fetus before
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Dangers of Child Abuse: Should the Perpetrators Be Punished More Heavily? In the United States‚ a report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. America’s children are facing a hidden epidemic because the perpetrators are walking free. In many states depending on the severity of the case the punishment is often ten years for serious cases not including time taken off the sentence while in prison or time off for good behavior. These criminals are walking free only to resume their actions with
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Profile of an Adolescent Bully TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Where is the Research? 3 Definition of a Bully 3 Two Types of Bully’s 4 The typical bully 4 The bully victim 4 Beyond Primary Roles 5 Motives 5 Parents of Bullies 5 Different Modes of Bullying 6 Measures of bullying 6 Victims 7 Characteristics 7 Age range 8 Gender specifics 8 Conclusion 8 References 9 Introduction From 2000 to the present time
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