The Dangers Of Bullying In The United States

School bullying has been around for centuries, before any of us were even born, before even our grandparents’ birth. One can find it throughout history; either because of social class or race. However there was no data or records before the late 1800s when, “The first significant journal article which addressed bullying among young people was written by Burk (1897)”. (Hyojin Koo) As you can tell from the information, school bullying is being studied as a more recent topic; even though it has been around for a significant amount of time. It’s everywhere and anywhere. And everyone is trying to find different ways to combat school bullying and stop it. Even our own city of Los Angeles is currently fighting school bullying, which is a huge issue to this day. Some might say that school bullying has become a side issue; since so many programs have been implemented to stop it. However, studies have shown that, “most schools do not track whether their anti-bullying programs have made campuses any …show more content…
And it’s not okay. Because, “Bullying can result in physical injuries, social and emotional difficulties, and academic problems.” (CDC) This can cause serious problems for the victim not only during their youth, but also well into their adult years. Not only is it bad for the Victim, but it can also affect the aggressor in a negative manner. “According to Utterly Global, an organization dedicated to anti bullying, children who were bullies in grades six to nine are 60 percent more likely to have a criminal conviction by the age of 24.” (Devyne Lloyd) So not only do we need to help the victims of school bullying, but also the bullies. That way we stop the problem at the source and create a better future, not only for the victim but also for the