Bullying In Social Media

Paulina Valdez Period 1

Bullying is a huge problem in social media, and something needs to be done to stop it. Some students tend to skip school because of fear, others have even committed suicide, and yet some have even carry weapons to school to make sure they're safe. Most students bully their peers to feel better about themselves, this usually happens when the kid is having problems at home or anywhere else. And as for others they just bully their peers just to make them look cool or just to try to fit in with the rest. Bullying

One of the biggest mistakes of a bully is leading others to hurt themselves. All around the world at least 15,000 are being bullied. Most of the student are really afried that they even carrie weapons to school. About over then 7% of the student population were threatened or injured with a weapon on school grounds. And about only 20% of the students report being bullied or being hurt on school grounds. Over about 16% of them were victims of some type of cyber bully.

Students that are usually bullied or been cyberbullied often suffer from symptoms such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and unhappiness. Many kids that are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and even mental health issues. Over all depression and anxiety, many increase the feelings of sadness. A change in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interesting activities they used to enjoy. These may persist into adulthood.

Students that support the bullying. Bullies are more likely to abuse alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as adults. A student that bullies their peers can also engage in violent and other risky behaviors into adulthood. They may also get into fights, vandalize property, and over all drop out of school. Most youth who are bullied don't usally have thoughts of suicide or engage in suicide