In essence, one of the most terrifying experiences an individual can experience is the act of bullying. Studies have shown, most children are bullied from ages 7-9 years old. Why, you may ask, because those are the ages that kids are experiencing change in their bodies and are most self conscious about themselves. Think back to when you were those ages being bullied in school and how that made you feel. It still happens to this day, It's even gotten worse. According to bullying statistics, “Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according to the CDC. “For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts. Over 14 percent of high school students have considered …show more content…
It can affect the bullies as well. Studies have shown that the reason as to why people bully is because they are insecure and it make them feel better about themselves. In order for schools to avail stop bullying we require to define bullying, identify the good and lamentable characteristics of bullying, put stats on death and how it affects people's lives. Bullying is ¨use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants.¨ (Dictionary.com)
(C)a victim or victims that causes physical or psychological intimidation. Individuals who are are bullying or involved are placed into two groups. The first one is direct which is when you're teasing, threatening, hitting or stealing. The other group is indirect is when you're using social media or spreading rumors. Guys are prone to lead to direct methods of bullying, as girls are prone toward the direct methods. For it to be labeled as bullying it has to reoccur.There are specific behaviors that bullies tend to exhibit. The bullies often need to feel powerful and in control. “They may feel no remorse when they inflict injury and suffering on others. Bullies tend to defy authority and are likely to break school rules. They seem to have little anxiety and appear to possess high self-esteem. Students who come from homes characterized by physical punishment tend to be more likely
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Most students are hated and bullied are so taunted that suicide has become the only option in their head. It has everyone worried. Parents are terrified and worried because there not sure if there kid is being bullied at school. Society and parents do not realize how after generation and generation the act of bullying is getting worse, to the point where young kids are hanging themselves and writing suicide notes. “Love Our Children USA is working aggressively to prevent these issues and to help the kids and teens affected by it”(Love Our Children