Should Minors be punished for Bullying? “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself (Time Fields).” Every day that passes someone is getting bullied, either mentally or physically. Not a day goes by that one does not hear that there has been an incident at school between students. Along with staff of the school wondering the best way to resolve the issue. While bullying is a major concern in schools, it can affect anyone at any age. To some, bullying may just be a minor issue, but for others it is a serious problem. In addition, bullying can lead to suicidal thoughts, depression and even suicide. These actions need to be taken seriously and more responsibly because minors should be punished for their actions.
People often believe that bullying is a crime and students should face the consequences. Bullying is an issue and there is no excuse to treat others poorly. According to Los Angeles Time article “Is Bullying a Crime?” they say that students who are mean to their peers should not get away with it. They recommend hiring a trained civilian intervention officer to visit …show more content…
The U.S. Department of Education 's most recent school crime and safety survey showed that from 2005 to 2009, “28% of middle- and high-school students reported having been bullied in school, and 6% said they were victims of cyberbullying, even as the number of students who said they 'd been victims of theft or violent crime dropped. (Toppo).” According to Greg Toppo, author of USA Today article “Bullies as Criminals” one in 16 students surveyed said he or she was bullied at school "almost every day." Also, among seventh graders, nearly one in 10 was bullied every day. There are absolute times where the justice system should play a part in school bullying because more than one student a day is being
People often believe that bullying is a crime and students should face the consequences. Bullying is an issue and there is no excuse to treat others poorly. According to Los Angeles Time article “Is Bullying a Crime?” they say that students who are mean to their peers should not get away with it. They recommend hiring a trained civilian intervention officer to visit …show more content…
The U.S. Department of Education 's most recent school crime and safety survey showed that from 2005 to 2009, “28% of middle- and high-school students reported having been bullied in school, and 6% said they were victims of cyberbullying, even as the number of students who said they 'd been victims of theft or violent crime dropped. (Toppo).” According to Greg Toppo, author of USA Today article “Bullies as Criminals” one in 16 students surveyed said he or she was bullied at school "almost every day." Also, among seventh graders, nearly one in 10 was bullied every day. There are absolute times where the justice system should play a part in school bullying because more than one student a day is being