The Bullying Enigma article emphasizes that everything and anything should not be considered bullying. School employees know the seriousness of bullying that seems like a never-ending story with no concrete resolution. The overuse of the term bullying can be misconstrued when a child is labeled as a bully for being involved in only one incident. Labeling a child as a bully after one incident can be a stigma that could travel with the child throughout their school career. Everybody needs to understand that bullying is constant harassment where the tormentors impose their size on someone who is vulnerable and physically weaker. Children don’t have to like each other; however, they should respect each other and never tolerate bullying on any level.
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Everyone needs to understand that all physical and verbal altercations are not bullying, however, fighting and arguing should not be taken lightly. Differentiating what’s bullying and not bullying appears to be a monumental task for educators who are constantly searching for resolutions on this topic. As we continue to evolve as a society, bullying should be a required course where all children can learn the horrors and effects it has on everyone.
1. The profound impact that using technology has on cognitions and emotions are an area of knowledge that we’re only just beginning to mine. (p. 9) 1. I believe this statement means that children don’t understand the enormity of the internet. Living in today’s era with the rapid advancement of technology, children are consumed with electronics. Children need to use caution on the internet and avoid users who are online anonymously. Additionally, educators were not aware of children communicating electronically through technology. The norm in the past was to look for physical or verbal bullying, not cyber …show more content…
We need to think about ways to empower kids to be co-leaders in addressing bullying and cyber bullying and part of that strength must come from being an active part of the solution. I believe this statement means that children should have input and present ideas to adults on preventing bullying and cyber bullying. Allowing children to take initiative displays that they are involved with the process of finding a resolution. Adults and children can collaborate to develop programs and workshops so everyone can gain more knowledge of the subject. When children and adults work together, the opportunity to learn is always
Everyone needs to understand that all physical and verbal altercations are not bullying, however, fighting and arguing should not be taken lightly. Differentiating what’s bullying and not bullying appears to be a monumental task for educators who are constantly searching for resolutions on this topic. As we continue to evolve as a society, bullying should be a required course where all children can learn the horrors and effects it has on everyone.
1. The profound impact that using technology has on cognitions and emotions are an area of knowledge that we’re only just beginning to mine. (p. 9) 1. I believe this statement means that children don’t understand the enormity of the internet. Living in today’s era with the rapid advancement of technology, children are consumed with electronics. Children need to use caution on the internet and avoid users who are online anonymously. Additionally, educators were not aware of children communicating electronically through technology. The norm in the past was to look for physical or verbal bullying, not cyber …show more content…
We need to think about ways to empower kids to be co-leaders in addressing bullying and cyber bullying and part of that strength must come from being an active part of the solution. I believe this statement means that children should have input and present ideas to adults on preventing bullying and cyber bullying. Allowing children to take initiative displays that they are involved with the process of finding a resolution. Adults and children can collaborate to develop programs and workshops so everyone can gain more knowledge of the subject. When children and adults work together, the opportunity to learn is always