Exemplar Student Example: Essay
School is a place where children learn how to behave properly. Unfortunately, students in our school are suffering from a serious problem; bullying. I would like to illustrate the seriousness of this problem with a case of bullying that I witnessed. There is a boy in my class who is very quiet. He is thin and never chats with other classmates, and is usually teased by others. Once, at recess, I saw three classmates hitting him inside the classroom. The bullies hit his leg and stomach and said a lot of dirty words to him. Later, two more classmates joined the fight, but when the bell rang, they all stopped and ran away.
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Their parents may not care about them or they may have no extra-curricular activities to take part in and have nothing to do. Bullies gain satisfaction from bullying others and do not know how to express their anger properly. When frustration builds, bullies express their discontent by using violence and force on others.
As a solution to the bullying issues at our school, I propose that we hold education programs to halt and reverse the spread of bullying. First, the school should help our teachers learn more about bullying. Workshops and seminars can be held to share their experiences and discuss what bullying in schools is. Teachers should be familiar with the nature of bullying and know the best ways to deal with specific problems. From this training, teachers will know how to talk with students about bullying problems and help them to solve it.
Secondly, character education is needed. During character education lessons, social skills training should be involved. Students will be taught to be assertive but not aggressive. They can also develop a sense of sympathy and learn how to control their temper. Special care and guidance can be given to students who are potential targets of bullies. Students would also be encouraged to seek help if they are