Bullying In The United States
Ana Sofia Canales
Mr. Martinez
English III DE
October 5, 2015 Bullying Suicide. Depression. What leads someone to commit those things? Every 90 minutes, somewhere in the world, a teenager takes his own life. According to a website of bullying prevention, it is estimated that around 30% of students are involved in bullying, as victims, perpetrators or both. Studies have found that 15 to 25% of children and youth in the U.S. are bullied and 15 to 20% bully others. They fear of attack and intimidation by other kids. most kids in the world get bullied by the most minimum causes such as their appearance, race, gender, religion, etc. People who are bullied are more likely to have emotional effects, be depressed or become suicidal. …show more content…
It is a hurtful behavior with an imbalance of power or strength between people. There are four types of bullying- physical, verbal, indirect and cyber-bullying. Physical is when one person harasses another person in a face to face manner. This is the type that aggressively hurts someone’s body. Fighting, hitting, and destroying personal property are all types of physical bullying. Verbal bullying is by using words in a negative way such as insults. This can hurt the victim not only mentally but also physically. Calling names, threathing somebody and making fun of others are all types of this type of bullying. Indirect bullying is non-physical bullying. It isn’t seen by others and is conducted out of sight. Spreading rumors, and talking behind people’s back are types of indirect bullying. Cyber-bullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person. This type is when kids have been harassed and tormented by receiving threats or is embarrassed by a bully using technology. They can post pictures, something private for the world to see and for people to make fun of. It’s easier for bullies to utilize this method because it doesn’t require face to face manner, which is the ultimate from of …show more content…
There are four types of bullying: physical bullying, verbal bullying, cyberbullying, and indirect bullying. Everyone deserves to have a fun time at school and spend time with your friends. School should not be somewhere you are terrified of going, but a place you go to succeed and learn. It is an unacceptable behavior that can lead to death. Protect your children and loved ones. Teach them to ignore and move on. Bullying is a main issue in the United States and it may not seem as a huge deal now, but it will be when your own kids are the
Mr. Martinez
English III DE
October 5, 2015 Bullying Suicide. Depression. What leads someone to commit those things? Every 90 minutes, somewhere in the world, a teenager takes his own life. According to a website of bullying prevention, it is estimated that around 30% of students are involved in bullying, as victims, perpetrators or both. Studies have found that 15 to 25% of children and youth in the U.S. are bullied and 15 to 20% bully others. They fear of attack and intimidation by other kids. most kids in the world get bullied by the most minimum causes such as their appearance, race, gender, religion, etc. People who are bullied are more likely to have emotional effects, be depressed or become suicidal. …show more content…
It is a hurtful behavior with an imbalance of power or strength between people. There are four types of bullying- physical, verbal, indirect and cyber-bullying. Physical is when one person harasses another person in a face to face manner. This is the type that aggressively hurts someone’s body. Fighting, hitting, and destroying personal property are all types of physical bullying. Verbal bullying is by using words in a negative way such as insults. This can hurt the victim not only mentally but also physically. Calling names, threathing somebody and making fun of others are all types of this type of bullying. Indirect bullying is non-physical bullying. It isn’t seen by others and is conducted out of sight. Spreading rumors, and talking behind people’s back are types of indirect bullying. Cyber-bullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person. This type is when kids have been harassed and tormented by receiving threats or is embarrassed by a bully using technology. They can post pictures, something private for the world to see and for people to make fun of. It’s easier for bullies to utilize this method because it doesn’t require face to face manner, which is the ultimate from of …show more content…
There are four types of bullying: physical bullying, verbal bullying, cyberbullying, and indirect bullying. Everyone deserves to have a fun time at school and spend time with your friends. School should not be somewhere you are terrified of going, but a place you go to succeed and learn. It is an unacceptable behavior that can lead to death. Protect your children and loved ones. Teach them to ignore and move on. Bullying is a main issue in the United States and it may not seem as a huge deal now, but it will be when your own kids are the