Bullying in School
School bullying is an act that having physically, verbally, emotionally, or electronically connections to the victim which connected to education. Statistics provided by the school’s Disciplinary Board show that cases of bullying are on the rise. There were only 12 cases of bullying in 2010. School bullying can be categorized into types and the common acts that used to target the victims. Bullying can always happen physically, emotionally, verbally, and electronically. This always repeated in a period of time. The number increased to 18 cases in 2009, 20 cases in 2011, and 25 cases this year. Eventually, school bullying happens in every single corner in the school. This is an unhealthy trend and if left unchecked, it can become a problem.
Verbal bullying, which includes name-calling and insulting remarks, accounted for 45 percent of bullying cases. The most happening areas are toilets, hallways, corridors, canteen, abandoned classrooms, school buses, or bus stops. This was followed by indirect bullying, which includes spreading nasty and malicious stories. It accounted for 35 percent of all bullying cases. Physical bullying accounted for one-fifth of the cases. School bullies always come with a group of students who are under control by a so-called leader in the group. The group of students takes advantage or isolates a particular student and gain loyalty from the bystanders who want to avoid being the next victim. The most important thing to know about bullying is not only the form of physical violence, but the most common destructive form in schools is psychologically destructions.
Bullying occurs for a number of reasons. Often, bullying behavior develops in response to the environment, whether it is at home, school, or within a peer group. Bullies usually come from homes where physical punishment I used. In such a scenario, physical punishment is seen as a way to handle problems. The child then resorts to aggressive behavior. Students who are extraordinary if compared to their peers will treat differently by their peers either in positive ways or vice versa. Negative peer influence can further aggravate the problem. With the absence of a proper role model both at home and in school, children have no opportunity to learn behavior skills. As a result, bullies tend to derive satisfaction from inflicting injury or suffering to others without feeling empathy for their victims.
Close monitoring by parents and school authorities can curb bullying. Parents must monitor their children’s activities. Those who are at the receiving end and bystanders must report all incidents of bullying. The school must enlist the help of parents when dealing with such cases. School bullies often teasing and taunt their victims, verbal attacks, shoving and etc. Schools must have clear rules against bullying. Besides, it might lead to suicidal attempts. Bullying can lead to suicidal attempts as crucial bullying behavior can cause a victim to choose the suicidal path to end the suffering. Repeat offenders must face the music. If the offender does not turn over a new leaf, he should be suspended or expelled from school. The use of deterrents sends a clear and strong message to perpetrators that bullying is unacceptable.
