Authors Note

Authors Note:


Bullying is a major problem that happens everywhere. Kids of all ages in school have either been bullied or have witnessed it. Kids are bullied for many different reasons. For looks, personality, nationality, and religion. Bullying is something that many principals are trying to prevent it as much as possible, but it's very hard when there's so many students and social media.  That's a new way for kids to get bullied further even when their at home. 


I remember seeing people get bullied several times in school. Even in Elementary school, that's not a good way for kids to be growing into adults. Another form of bullying that people tend to forget is, exclusion. Many kids try to fit in but feel like they don't because of other kids leaving them out. Kids don't want to feel like they have no one they can talk to during lunch. Also knowing that when there's a group project it will be hard to find a partner, or be stuck with whoever's left over. Verbal bullying is another form in which kids say hurtful things to other kids trying to make them feel bad about themselves. Another more common form, physical bullying, is when they will throw the other person around or punch them or always want to fight. It will make kids feel unsafe in school. Another affect of bullying is suicide. The article "Bullying and Suicide" it says, "Over 14 percent of high school students have considered suicide, and almost 7 percent have attempted it."  That shows how bad it is. Kids shouldn't want to kill themselves because of school. The article "Bullying in Schools"  says, "Students who engage in bullying behaviors seem to have a need to feel powerful and in control." If beating people up and throwing them around or just trying to make them feel bad about themselves is what makes you feel like you have power is really bad. People, especially kids shouldn't feel that way. That is dangerous for everyone else and the one doing the bullying. Reading these two articles gave me a better knowledge on how many people this really does happens to and how it affects them.


I chose the topic of bullying because I think it's a major problem that happens everywhere and is very relatable for kids. It's something that is very terrible for the victim. No bullying is ok no matter what. It's a terrible way to hurt someone's feelings and makes school terrible for kids all the time. You have to go to school five times a week and you feel nervous everyday and hate going. That's something you should never make someone feel. My hope is that one day kids will learn to be nicer to one another and try to make friends without hurting other people.


Works Cited:


"Bullying in Schools"
http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Bullying_Schools/

"Bullying and Suicide"
http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullying-and-suicide.html