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The fact is bullying is becoming
a serious problem in schools across America. However, people
don't really understand all of the aspects of bullying and
why it occurs.
People generally think of bullies as being
large, obnoxious, and intimidating. What they don't realize
it that it is usually the most insecure kids that bully others.
The ones with problems at home, or are for some other reason
emotionally unstable, are the ones that feel the need to put
others down. Bullying is sometimes a cry for attention.
Bullies think that they look cool or tough
because they make fun of others. They feel the need to hurt
other people because then they think they'll get respect.
Unfortunately, the plan usually backfires. They don't get
respect. Instead, everyone becomes afraid of them and tries
to avoid them. They aren't able to make many friends, and
this doesn't help their emotional insecurities.
Bullies generally never think about the
effects that bullying could have on their victims. Their victims
could become scarred for life, or extremely uncomfortable
with themselves due to unpleasant childhood experiences involving
bullying. Many psychological problems could stem from past
bullying experiences.
However, despite all of these problems involving
bullying, there is not enough being done to prevent it. There
are certainly guidance counselors talking to students about
bullying, but most kids won't want to listen to them. This
country's schools really need a more effective way to deal
with bullies.
As a solution to bullying, famous, influential
people need to talk to kids about bullying others. Kids are
more likely to listen to their role models about things like
this. These influential people need to stress the fact that
everyone has feelings, and that no one wants to be ridiculed
or singled out. Everyone wants to belong and be accepted amongst
his or her peers.
Overall, people need to truly understand
bullying and why it occurs. They need to understand the mindset
of bullies and the state of their emotional health. Also,
people need to find different approaches to end bullying in
American schools. By helping America's children, we will help
America's future.
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