Say no to bullying

Bullying is epidemic. It always was and, despite what people say, it gets worse day by day. The awful cruelties inflicted on innocent children by other children are disturbing and disgusting and it never really goes away. Every day thousands and thousands kids and teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of kids and even grown ups all around the world. Although parents or teachers don't always see it, they may not understand how extreme bullying can get. Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power, either in terms of physical strength or social standing. Two of the main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status. Bullies usually pick on the people they think don't fit in, maybe because of their look, how they act, how they talk, their face or religion, or even because they may be gay. Bullies are usually picking on children who are unable or too afraid to defend themselves. To sum up, bullying has been an unfortunate fact of life for too many generations of children. Some teens, and even pre-teens, decide to commit suicide in order to end their pain.




Bullying needs to be treated like the crime itself. Bullies under the age of 18 should be punished by the same laws as adults. This is the only way to prevent this horrible epidemic. Let there be no more childhood scars, visible or emotional.

   

Profile of a bully

Many bullies think highly of themselves and have a lot of confidence. They like being looked up to. and they feel stronger when someone is afraid of them. Children who bully are often not taught to think about how their actions make other people feel. Some bullies are often bullied at home by their parents or siblings and bullying others is their way of making things even. Very wrong way. A child who bullies other and is bullied at the same time needs to learn how to interact with people in a healthy way. Through this process, a counselor can encourage a child to develop empathy, which means being sensitive to and understanding the feelings of others, In some cases, this process may involve the parent. Family counseling has been shown to help reduce anger and improve interpersonal relationships in children who bully.

Cyberbullying



Cyberbullying is type of bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat and websites. Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messager or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarassing pictures, videos,websites or fake profiles. Kids who are being cyberbullying are often bullied in person as well. Additionally, kids who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the behavior. The truth is, cyberbullying can happen to anyone ,24 hours a day 7 days a week. To sum up, it can happen any time of the day or night. Cyberbullying messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and sometimes even impossible to track the source.

Effects of cyberbullying

Just to make clear, cell phones and computers themselves are not to blame for cyberbullying. Social media sites can be used for positive activities, like connecting kids with friends and family, online learning and for entertainment. Sadly, these tools can also be used to hurt other people, whether done in person or through technology, the effects of bullying are similar.



Bullying can affect everyone, those who are bullied, those who bully and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance and suicide. It is important to talk to kids as soon as possible. Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues. They are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating disorders and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. They are more likely to miss, skip or drop out of school. In general, these issues persist into adulthood. Media reports often link bullying with suicide. Although kids who are bullied are at risk of suicide, bullying alone is not the cause. Many issues contribute to suicide risk, including depression, problems at home and trauma history. Additionally, specific groups have an increased risk of suicide, including gay, bisexual and transgender youth. This risk can be increased further when these kids are not supported by parents, peers and schools.



There are many things you can do if you're being bullied. Different strategies can work in different situations. You can try and work it out by yourself. But if the bullying doesn't stop, you might find it helpful to ask someone else for advice. Do not be afraid to let someone know that you are being bullied. If you are being bullied at school, talk to your teachers, school psychologist, counselor, or administrator with whom you can speak. If you are bullied online, ignore all the insults and tell someone immediately. Unfortunately, doing nothing is actually doing something, it is making the situation worse. Please, speak up.