In the United States, bullying in the school systems has become a major concern of parents, educators, and legislators. One out of four kids attending school is bullied on a regular basis. Additionally, bullying can take place randomly, daily, or weekly in locker rooms, buses, hallways, cafeterias, and restrooms. A study on health and behavior of school age children revealed that thirty percent of children in grades ranging from the sixth through the tenth grade reported bullying other students, or being the target of bullies or both (Whitted & Rupper, 2005, para.1). My daughter recently became a victim of bullying at her school system, and this issue is a grave personal issue of concern. No child should suffer the horrific and degrading
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Consistent classroom discussions about bullying will give students the knowledge of how to intercede when they see classmates who are being bullied. While the meetings will inspire prosocial rules and behaviors concerning issues of bullying in the school system (Whitted & Rupper, 2005, para.13). Furthermore, giving the children an opportunity to meet in a large room such as the auditorium, and having the drama team role-play the person that is the actual bully, as well as the individual who is bullied is an excellent example of how students can learn from bullying. Nonetheless, with the assistance of the educators and faculty, encouraging the individuals that are being bullied to be open and speak to someone when they have been bullied will help reduce bullying in the schools. Bullies have a tendency to thrive on secrecy, humiliation and terrorizing their victim to be silent. Communication is also conveyed by non-verbal cues, such as signs, interior decorations within the school, educators, staff, and the exterior of the school (Hellwig, n.d, para.5). Upon arriving at the school, these images will send a strong message to the students as well as their parents regarding whether the school promotes a positive environment for the children attending (Hellwig, n.d, para.5). Open discussion is the key to helping eliminate bullying. Also, with the support of parents informing their …show more content…
However, education and training, along with school policies have been put in place to eliminate and reduce the amount of children attending schools that are bullied daily. Educating the teachers, students, and all faculty members on the subject of bullying is very imperative for all involved. Furthermore, since bullying is one of the most prevalent forms of violence that is affecting the school’s systems in the United States, we must take action to provide all the tools necessary to train staff to abide by all Bullying Laws. Additionally, each student is given a handbook at the beginning of the school year that outlines the seriousness of bullying in the school. The student handbook also gives a description of each offense, as well as the result of bullying and the consequences that would occur if a student is found guilty of bullying another student. Standing up and assisting a child that is bullied is imperative. However, if staff or a student sees the act of bullying in any form, they must take the initiative not just to see the act of bullying taking place, but to respond and react immediately, this can save a child from a lifetime of pain and suffering. Also, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) guarantees the safety of schools continue to be a top concern of school administrators throughout the United States (Whitted & Rupper,
Consistent classroom discussions about bullying will give students the knowledge of how to intercede when they see classmates who are being bullied. While the meetings will inspire prosocial rules and behaviors concerning issues of bullying in the school system (Whitted & Rupper, 2005, para.13). Furthermore, giving the children an opportunity to meet in a large room such as the auditorium, and having the drama team role-play the person that is the actual bully, as well as the individual who is bullied is an excellent example of how students can learn from bullying. Nonetheless, with the assistance of the educators and faculty, encouraging the individuals that are being bullied to be open and speak to someone when they have been bullied will help reduce bullying in the schools. Bullies have a tendency to thrive on secrecy, humiliation and terrorizing their victim to be silent. Communication is also conveyed by non-verbal cues, such as signs, interior decorations within the school, educators, staff, and the exterior of the school (Hellwig, n.d, para.5). Upon arriving at the school, these images will send a strong message to the students as well as their parents regarding whether the school promotes a positive environment for the children attending (Hellwig, n.d, para.5). Open discussion is the key to helping eliminate bullying. Also, with the support of parents informing their …show more content…
However, education and training, along with school policies have been put in place to eliminate and reduce the amount of children attending schools that are bullied daily. Educating the teachers, students, and all faculty members on the subject of bullying is very imperative for all involved. Furthermore, since bullying is one of the most prevalent forms of violence that is affecting the school’s systems in the United States, we must take action to provide all the tools necessary to train staff to abide by all Bullying Laws. Additionally, each student is given a handbook at the beginning of the school year that outlines the seriousness of bullying in the school. The student handbook also gives a description of each offense, as well as the result of bullying and the consequences that would occur if a student is found guilty of bullying another student. Standing up and assisting a child that is bullied is imperative. However, if staff or a student sees the act of bullying in any form, they must take the initiative not just to see the act of bullying taking place, but to respond and react immediately, this can save a child from a lifetime of pain and suffering. Also, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) guarantees the safety of schools continue to be a top concern of school administrators throughout the United States (Whitted & Rupper,