Minimizing Bullying Activity
National statistics state that “70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools”(Facts About Bullying. Bullying is commonly misconcepted as a conflict but bullying is identified as an aggressive behavior which results as an imbalance in power. This imbalance in power can come in various forms such as financially, physically or emotionally. It is not possible to completely eliminate bullying but there are various precautions that can be enforced in order to minimize bullying among school age kids. Bullying incidents can significantly be reduced by controlling cyberbullying, increasing communication, and improving the school climate.
Bullying is a concern that comes with a variety of negative impacts. …show more content…
Cyberbullying is a developing habit of many, but it can be maintained by informing parents that it is important to establish rules about their child 's behaviors through social media and messaging. Parents should inform their children about sites that are restricted. It is also important for kids understand that once they post something anyone can view it, share it, or screenshot it if they are connected to them through any form of connection. Also, acknowledge that anything they post should not harm nor humiliate themselves or others. Lastly, parents should get their child to ask themselves if what they want to post is appropriate for their audience to see. It is critical for children to be educated on appropriate behavior on social …show more content…
Parents are one the main authority figures in a child 's life that have an influence on their behavior; although there is a lack of communication between school personnel and parents. Whitson’s research states that “School personnel notice or intervene in only 1 out of every 25 incidents of bullying. While most teachers are very focused on what goes on in their classrooms, the majority of bullying occurs in locations like the lunchroom, the locker room, the playground, the bathroom, the hallways, the bus, and, perhaps most infamously, online. ”(51). With such low rates of reported incidents, it is important to raise awareness for parents to get more involved. Parents that are more aware can help shape a child 's behavior, while parents who are unaware will not be able to maintain acceptable behaviors if their child is the bully. Resolving this issue requires a few minor changes that could result in an increase of parent awareness. Making sure that teachers and faculty members are more alert in settings where bullying
National statistics state that “70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools”(Facts About Bullying. Bullying is commonly misconcepted as a conflict but bullying is identified as an aggressive behavior which results as an imbalance in power. This imbalance in power can come in various forms such as financially, physically or emotionally. It is not possible to completely eliminate bullying but there are various precautions that can be enforced in order to minimize bullying among school age kids. Bullying incidents can significantly be reduced by controlling cyberbullying, increasing communication, and improving the school climate.
Bullying is a concern that comes with a variety of negative impacts. …show more content…
Cyberbullying is a developing habit of many, but it can be maintained by informing parents that it is important to establish rules about their child 's behaviors through social media and messaging. Parents should inform their children about sites that are restricted. It is also important for kids understand that once they post something anyone can view it, share it, or screenshot it if they are connected to them through any form of connection. Also, acknowledge that anything they post should not harm nor humiliate themselves or others. Lastly, parents should get their child to ask themselves if what they want to post is appropriate for their audience to see. It is critical for children to be educated on appropriate behavior on social …show more content…
Parents are one the main authority figures in a child 's life that have an influence on their behavior; although there is a lack of communication between school personnel and parents. Whitson’s research states that “School personnel notice or intervene in only 1 out of every 25 incidents of bullying. While most teachers are very focused on what goes on in their classrooms, the majority of bullying occurs in locations like the lunchroom, the locker room, the playground, the bathroom, the hallways, the bus, and, perhaps most infamously, online. ”(51). With such low rates of reported incidents, it is important to raise awareness for parents to get more involved. Parents that are more aware can help shape a child 's behavior, while parents who are unaware will not be able to maintain acceptable behaviors if their child is the bully. Resolving this issue requires a few minor changes that could result in an increase of parent awareness. Making sure that teachers and faculty members are more alert in settings where bullying