Appeasing the Bullying Apprehensions Even thousands of years before, bullies have always been harassing others (Small). This behaviour has been observed not only in humans, but also in our species relatives such as monkeys and gorillas. It is in human nature to wield power over those deemed far weaker, and bullying has remained an indelible problem even in this modern era of information and tolerance. Bullying is especially pronounced in the classroom, where to many children all around the world, the complex environment that is the classroom seems so cruel and hostile. Bullies remain docile in plain sight, lashing out when the teacher’s back is turned. Sometimes, it happens even during the supervision of an uncaring teacher, whose inaction
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Certainly it may have seemed to solve bullying in the short term. In an article by Justin McCurry, after a series of high-profile bullying cases reached the news including Hiroki’s fate, Japan has recently eyed the zero-tolerance policy. This policy is not the correct answer to bullying, however, as it does not solve the underlying problems that led to bullying in the first place. There are a multitude of reasons behind bullies, such as trouble at home, lack of adequate compassion, lack of training in empathy, or even psychological disorders. Zero tolerance policies would not solve all of these problems. A source from McCurry’s article mentions that “an improvement in bullying statistics is unlikely without practical changes to the school environment”. According to Christopher J. Ferguson’s article “Anti-Bullying Programs Could Be a Waste of Time”, excessively punitive policies that metes out severe punishment for minor infractions could “exacerbate the isolation that can lead to bullying in the first place” (2). Instead, we should look to address these issues by creating a caring and compassionate classroom, with supportive schoolmates helping to heal the bullies with friendship and happiness. Numerous researchers and national panels have repeatedly identified the most effective strategies in dealing with bullying, and they implement bullying …show more content…
Aggressors are frequently “victimized and humiliated themselves” (Weissbourd and Jones 27), and with a helpful culture schools can finally strike at the source of the bullying concerns: the troubled psychology of bullies. There are also various other things schools can pursue in order to further assist bullies, such as counselling and intervention. With accommodating friends, classmates and a compassionate environment, bullies may finally confront their dilemmas and stop from taking it out on others. With a supportive culture, bullying will cease to
Certainly it may have seemed to solve bullying in the short term. In an article by Justin McCurry, after a series of high-profile bullying cases reached the news including Hiroki’s fate, Japan has recently eyed the zero-tolerance policy. This policy is not the correct answer to bullying, however, as it does not solve the underlying problems that led to bullying in the first place. There are a multitude of reasons behind bullies, such as trouble at home, lack of adequate compassion, lack of training in empathy, or even psychological disorders. Zero tolerance policies would not solve all of these problems. A source from McCurry’s article mentions that “an improvement in bullying statistics is unlikely without practical changes to the school environment”. According to Christopher J. Ferguson’s article “Anti-Bullying Programs Could Be a Waste of Time”, excessively punitive policies that metes out severe punishment for minor infractions could “exacerbate the isolation that can lead to bullying in the first place” (2). Instead, we should look to address these issues by creating a caring and compassionate classroom, with supportive schoolmates helping to heal the bullies with friendship and happiness. Numerous researchers and national panels have repeatedly identified the most effective strategies in dealing with bullying, and they implement bullying …show more content…
Aggressors are frequently “victimized and humiliated themselves” (Weissbourd and Jones 27), and with a helpful culture schools can finally strike at the source of the bullying concerns: the troubled psychology of bullies. There are also various other things schools can pursue in order to further assist bullies, such as counselling and intervention. With accommodating friends, classmates and a compassionate environment, bullies may finally confront their dilemmas and stop from taking it out on others. With a supportive culture, bullying will cease to