Bullying Bullying in schools is a normal part of school life, or is it? Many have believed over the years that bullying is a rite of passage, something normal and acceptable. This mentality is harmful, physically and mentally to both the victim and the bully. Some people argue that bullying is just a "rite of passage," but that certainly doesn't make it acceptable. Growing up, we all go through these situations where we are the victims of hurtful situations.
Like I have mentioned in the previous paragraph, schools only have limited power when it comes to bullying. This is because many schools don’t always know what happens and if they are also just making it up. Most kids may do this in order to use as an excuse for lack of academic performance. It’s difficult for a school to take action if the bullied students don’t speak up. This is why I believe that it’s not the schools fault.
Not so much so that they are physically or mentally hurt but a small swat on the rump to get their attention is necessary at times. I do not believe that schools should ever lay a hand on my child that should be left for the parents. If there is a major problem that was caused by my child I should be called to the school to handle that problem. “The fact that over 90% of Americans are spanked as children, and most are not violent, abusive, or criminal adults, contradicts an assertion that corporal punishment unilaterally will have negative effects on children” (Oas, 2010). So if a child is spanked and it does not make them a violent person, then why is it so bad for a parent to discipline their child?
While the characters of ‘Cinnamon Rain’ are relatable, they aren’t as close to a year eight student, due the age difference. It’s harder to understand how the characters of ‘Cinnamon Rain’ are feeling, as it is highly likely that none of the year eight students studying the topic ‘Contemporary Issues’ have been in the same circumstances as the characters of ‘Cinnamon Rain’. While students may not understand the circumstances of characters in ‘Cinnamon Rain’, it will be easier for them to understand the circumstances and setting Avalon is in. Avalon is cyber-bullied, and most year eight students will understand how effective cyber-bullying is at wearing down a person’s self-esteem. They will be able to understand that not everyone fits in and is ‘popular’ at school, and how some are bullied because of it.
This quote shows that the bullies are more concentrated on bullying their victims rather than their school work. This quote also shows that bullies are not very concentrated in school and will probably fail in school and not get a good career. Another example that shows that students are beginning not to care about school is, “Many of the victims are disengaged in school” (Wolpert 1). This evidence is important because the victims are scared of bullies and are really not concentrating in school like before they began to be bullied. Multiple victims who are hurt from being bullied are starting to fail in school.
John Huang AP Lit&Comp, Pd.7 9/25/11 Title of the Article: Bullying As True Drama Source: The New York Times Author’s Name: Danah Boyd and Alice Marwick Date Published: September 22, 2011 Speaker: Danah Boyd and Alice Marwick Audience: Adults in general who have relations with children who may or may not be bullied or be the bully, Kids who have been either a victim of bullying or are the perpetrators Subject: Those who get bullied or are the bullies don’t have the independent strength to admit that they are being victimized or hurting others in the case of the bullies, and that adults need to form a program or a system that can help them grow to see that they are either a victim or the bully. Context: It’s on a newspaper so the authors are limited in space to write more about their opinion on bullying Argument: Adults
More than four out of five Americans who were spanked by their parents as children say that it was an effective form of discipline" (Mattox 1). "Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him" Proverbs 22:15. Spanking is not something a parent does against the child, but for the child. It teaches children to be respectful and obedient to their parents. Dr. Kenneth Schonberg a pediatric doctor says, "There's no evidence that a child who is spanked moderately is going to grow up to be a criminal or anti-social or violent" (Rosellini 2).
Their relationships with their family are badly compromised because this disorder causes teens to make no efforts to hide their behaviour, and they are not concerned with the feelings of others. They are most likely to not do well at school and not attend school regularly. What are the causes contributing to Conduct Disorder? This disorder is most commonly found amongst adolescents with troubled past experiences (mainly child abuse) and family issues, which can include parents with drug and/or alcohol addictions and family conflicts. It can also be caused by genetic defects and often arise out of situations of poverty.
Effects of Bullying on Children Joanna Solis American InterContinental University ENG106 Professor Bennett May 14, 2012 Abstract Bullying causes so many devastating effects in people’s lives, especially children because many times they do not know what exactly is happening around them, much less the consequences words or sometimes even a push or a shove can have. Bullies need to understand that there are consequences for them too, in the long run, they could be faced with the same faith as the ones they themselves bullied. Whether it’s banter or just playing around, there’s a fine line between teasing and bullying. Effects of Bullying on Children Bullying has always been a part of American culture and it is seen in almost every school across the country. There are even some people that view it as a “normal” situation in which, in their opinion, everyone has to deal with at some point in time.
Parents should be aware of bullying and be available for any instances that occur. Bullying is a very complex word to define. It is used loosely toward anyone being mean, which is not a crime, just a trait. It is commonly associated on the playground in an elementary school which is probably why it isn’t taken so seriously. But it can happen anywhere, from elementary school to high school, in the workplace, in the home, or even at the bar.