Sum Q Assignment 8 The video about bullying paints an ugly picture where everybody can observe how bullies use physical aggression and verbal aggression to harass and torment their victims. The documentary is powerful and appalling because it displays the damage and consequences of bullying. Watching the documentary was painful because the victims were constantly abused for no reason. Being harassed and tormented constantly will eventually take its toll where some kids might commit suicide to escape the bullying. The introduction with Tyler Long video was touching and sad because David Long knew his son would be victimized since he was a loner. Consequently, the Long family is suffering because of the despicable acts committed against Tyler
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Although Perkins/Tryon Superintendent James Ramsey said that bullying was not a factor, his best friend, Trey Wallace said, “Ty was the victim of bullying” and he would say “don’t worry about it, because we’re better than that”. Furthermore, Trey was a bully in the second grade; nonetheless, he realized the consequences of bullying and decided to be cool with everyone. Ty parents, Kirk and Laura Smalley started an anti-bullying group online call Stand for the Silent to bring awareness and spread their message. During a rally, Kirk Smalley gave an emotional speech and thanked the crowd for coming out in support of …show more content…
Watching the school bus scenes where he’s cursed out, stab with pencils, punched, kicked and strangled is horrific because nobody intervened to stop these acts. Besides the bystanders, the bus driver is also at fault for not doing anything. The bullying was becoming so extreme that the film crew reports the incidences and showed video to Alex’s parents and school administrators. Alex’s parents were livid and couldn’t believe the abuse they were watching. His father, Phil Libby told him you can’t let this stuff go on because nobody respects a punching bag. Nevertheless, Alex thinks the high school student is messing around which is terrible because nobody should tolerate being
Although Perkins/Tryon Superintendent James Ramsey said that bullying was not a factor, his best friend, Trey Wallace said, “Ty was the victim of bullying” and he would say “don’t worry about it, because we’re better than that”. Furthermore, Trey was a bully in the second grade; nonetheless, he realized the consequences of bullying and decided to be cool with everyone. Ty parents, Kirk and Laura Smalley started an anti-bullying group online call Stand for the Silent to bring awareness and spread their message. During a rally, Kirk Smalley gave an emotional speech and thanked the crowd for coming out in support of …show more content…
Watching the school bus scenes where he’s cursed out, stab with pencils, punched, kicked and strangled is horrific because nobody intervened to stop these acts. Besides the bystanders, the bus driver is also at fault for not doing anything. The bullying was becoming so extreme that the film crew reports the incidences and showed video to Alex’s parents and school administrators. Alex’s parents were livid and couldn’t believe the abuse they were watching. His father, Phil Libby told him you can’t let this stuff go on because nobody respects a punching bag. Nevertheless, Alex thinks the high school student is messing around which is terrible because nobody should tolerate being